#528 A Shelter in the Time of Storm

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1 Children Sabbath School Lesson #165 for Song for opening the Sabbath School: 1. The Lord s our Rock, in Him we hide, A shelter in the time of storm; Secure whatever ill betide, A shelter in the time of storm. #528 A Shelter in the Time of Storm 3. The raging storms may round us beat, A shelter in the time of storm We ll never leave our safe retreat, A shelter in the time of storm. 2. A shade by day, defense by night, A shelter in the time of storm; No fears alarm, no foes afright, A shelter in the time of storm. 4. O Rock divine, O Refuge dear, A Shelter in the time of storm; Be Thou our helper ever near, A Shelter in the time of storm. Refrain Mighty Rock in a weary land, Cooling shade on the burning sand, Faithful guide for the pilgrim band A shelter in the time of storm. Opening Prayer requesting one of the little ones or mommies or daddies to give prayer Lesson #165: Peace, Be Still Luke 8:22 (KJV) Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. This Sabbath boys and girls, we will begin a new chapter in our lesson entitle, Peace, Be Still in our study book Desire of Ages! Matthew 14:22 (KJV) And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Matthew 14:23 (KJV) And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. Matthew 8:23 (KJV) And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Luke 8:23 (KJV) But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled [with water], and were in jeopardy. Luke 8:24 (KJV) And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. Matthew 8:24 (KJV) And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. Matthew 8:25 (KJV) And his disciples came to [him], and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 1

2 Let s continue in our book Desire of Ages, Chapter #35, pages It had been an eventful day in the life of Jesus. Beside the Sea of Galilee He had spoken His first parables, by familiar illustrations again explaining to the people the nature of His kingdom and the manner in which it was to be established. He had likened His own work to that of the sower; the development of His kingdom to the growth of the mustard seed and the effect of leaven in the measure of meal. The great final separation of the righteous and the wicked He had pictured in the parables of the wheat and tares and the fishing net. The exceeding preciousness of the truths He taught had been illustrated by the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, while in the parable of the householder He taught His disciples how they were to labor as His representatives. {DA 333.1} Question: How had Jesus spoken about His first parables? And, what had He likened His own work to? Answer: By familiar illustrations again explaining to the people the nature of His kingdom and the manner in which it was to be established. And, He likens that of the sower the development of His kingdom to the growth of the mustard seed and the effect of leaven in the measure of meal. All day He had been teaching and healing; and as evening came on the crowds still pressed upon Him. Day after day He had ministered to them, scarcely pausing for food or rest. The malicious criticism and misrepresentation with which the Pharisees constantly pursued Him made His labors much more severe and harassing; and now the close of the day found Him so utterly wearied that He determined to seek retirement in some solitary place across the lake. {DA 333.2} The eastern shore of Gennesaret was not uninhabited, for there were towns here and there beside the lake; yet it was a desolate region when compared with the western side. It contained a population more heathen than Jewish, and had little communication with Galilee. Thus it offered Jesus the seclusion He sought, and He now bade His disciples accompany Him thither. {DA 333.3} Question: How was Gennesaret described? And, what did the eastern shore of Gennesaret offered Him? Answer: Thus it offered Jesus the seclusion He sought, and He now bade His disciples accompany Him thither. After He had dismissed the multitude, they took Him, even as He was, into the boat, and hastily set off. But they were not to depart alone. There were other fishing boats lying near the shore, and these were quickly crowded with people who followed Jesus, eager still to see and hear Him. {DA 334.1} Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 2

3 The Saviour was at last relieved from the pressure of the multitude, and, overcome with weariness and hunger, He lay down in the stern of the boat, and soon fell asleep. The evening had been calm and pleasant, and quiet rested upon the lake; but suddenly darkness overspread the sky, the wind swept wildly down the mountain gorges along the eastern shore, and a fierce tempest burst upon the lake. {DA 334.2} Question: Why did the Saviour fall asleep in the stern of the boat? And, what had disturbed the calm and pleasant and quiet resting upon the lake? Answer: The pressure of the multitude, and, overcome with weariness and hunger. And, suddenly darkness overspread the sky, the wind swept wildly down the mountain gorges along the eastern shore, and a fierce tempest burst upon the lake. The sun had set, and the blackness of night settled down upon the stormy sea. The waves, lashed into fury by the howling winds, dashed fiercely over the disciples' boat, and threatened to engulf it. Those hardy fishermen had spent their lives upon the lake, and had guided their craft safely through many a storm; but now their strength and skill availed nothing. They were helpless in the grasp of the tempest, and hope failed them as they saw that their boat was filling. {DA 334.3} Question: What threatened to engulf the disciples and their boat? And, why did those hardy fishermen feel helpless in the grasp of the tempest? Answer: The waves, lashed into fury by the howling winds, dashed fiercely. And, their strength and skill availed nothing. Absorbed in their efforts to save themselves, they had forgotten that Jesus was on board. Now, seeing their labor vain and only death before them, they remembered at whose command they had set out to cross the sea. In Jesus was their only hope. In their helplessness and despair they cried, Master, Master! But the dense darkness hid Him from their sight. Their voices were drowned by the roaring of the tempest, and there was no reply. Doubt and fear assailed them. Had Jesus forsaken them? Was He who had conquered disease and demons, and even death, powerless to help His disciples now? Was He unmindful of them in their distress? {DA 334.4} Again they call, but there is no answer except the shrieking of the angry blast. Already their boat is sinking. A moment, and apparently they will be swallowed up by the hungry waters. {DA 334.5} Question: In whom was their only hope? And, what did they do after seeing their labor vain and only death before them? Answer: In Jesus was their only hope they remembered at whose command they had set out to cross the sea. And, in their helplessness and despair they cried, Master, Master! Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 3

4 Suddenly a flash of lightning pierces the darkness, and they see Jesus lying asleep, undisturbed by the tumult. In amazement and despair they exclaim, Master, carest Thou not that we perish? How can He rest so peacefully, while they are in danger and battling with death? {DA 334.6} Their cry arouses Jesus. As the lightning's glare reveals Him, they see the peace of heaven in His face; they read in His glance self-forgetful, tender love, and, their hearts turning to Him, cry, Lord, save us: we perish. {DA 335.1} Never did a soul utter that cry unheeded. As the disciples grasp their oars to make a last effort, Jesus rises. He stands in the midst of His disciples, while the tempest rages, the waves break over them, and the lightning illuminates His countenance. He lifts His hand, so often employed in deeds of mercy, and says to the angry sea, Peace, be still. {DA 335.2} Question: What was read on Jesus face by His disciples as the lightning's glare revealed Him? And, what did they see Jesus do as the disciples grasped their oars to make a last effort, as Jesus rose? Answer: They see the peace of heaven in His face; they read in His glance self-forgetful, tender love. And, He lifts His hand, so often employed in deeds of mercy, and says to the angry sea, Peace, be still. Song: Let s learn a beautiful hymn together dear one that tells us, Jesus is the same yesterday, and forever! The Very Same Jesus Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (KJV) Come, sinners, to the living One, He s just the same Jesus As when He raised the widow s son, Refrain Come, feast upon the living Bread, He s just the same Jesus As when the multitudes He fed, Refrain Come, tell Him all your griefs and fears, He s just the same Jesus As when He shed those loving tears, Refrain The very same Jesus, The wonder working Jesus; Oh praise His Name, He s just the same Still follow Him for clearer light, He s just the same Jesus As when He gave the blind their sight, Refrain Then calm midst waves of trouble be, He s just the same Jesus As when He hushed the raging sea, Refrain Some day our raptured eyes shall see He s just the same Jesus Oh, blessèd day for you and me! Refrain Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 4

5 Gather the little ones together! It s Story Time! Our book selection this Sabbath is entitle, Sons and Daughters of God Chapter 3-Humility But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. James 4:6. {SD 81.1} You are safe only as, in perfect submission and obedience, you connect yourselves with Christ. The yoke is easy, for Christ carries the weight. As you lift the burden of the cross, it will become light; and that cross is to you a pledge of eternal life. It is the privilege of each to follow gladly after Christ, exclaiming at every step, "Thy gentleness hath made me great." But if we would travel heavenward, we must take the Word of God as our lesson-book. In the words of inspiration we must read our lessons day by day... {SD 81.2} The humiliation of the man Christ Jesus is incomprehensible to the human mind; but His divinity and His existence before the world was formed can never be doubted by those who believe the Word of God. The apostle Paul speaks of our Mediator, the only begotten Son of God, who in a state of glory was in the form of God, the Commander of all the heavenly hosts, and who, when He clothed His divinity with humanity, took upon Him the form of a servant... {SD 81.3} In consenting to become man, Christ manifested a humility that is the marvel of the heavenly intelligences. The act of consenting to be a man would be no humiliation were it not for the fact of Christ's exalted pre-existence. We must open our understanding to realize that Christ laid aside His royal robe, His kingly crown, His high command, and clothed His divinity with humanity, that He might meet man where he was, and bring to the human family moral power to become the sons and daughters of God. To redeem man, Christ became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. {SD 81.4} The meekness and humility that characterized the life of Christ will be made manifest in the life and character of those who "walk even as he walked." {SD 81.5} Next Week We will continue with part 2 in our lesson entitle, Peace, Be Still of our book Desire of Ages Closing Prayer request one of the little ones or mommies or daddies to give prayer. Next Sabbath: Chapter 35 Peace, Be Still, Part 2 Sabbath February 13, Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 5

6 Have a Blessed Sabbath dear one, and enjoy your activities. God Bless! Children Sabbath School Lesson #165 Matthew 8:24 (KJV) And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 6

7 Word Search Puzzle R E D L O H E S U O H I N C U W S N P P R G B J F W M C D U T Z O N H E S O O R D W A W M U A E H C Q C I R E E N I P E J E Q L S Z S Q M W J H T D V K O T U C S O T T I S T A R E S D A I U I I A L I K E A I I L L U S T R A T I O N S R A O C R E M B I E F B Y B A N D L G U A T U D O S S C A A E L V T Y E R E D L P I S G I M I I M H T P N D V S E A O C E O N D E O M I R N N E Q E W E W V M E S N E P U N L U A A S I L H Z R O E W S H W S S A I N T N E H O N A Q P S N H C T I S M A R S E R I P P Y U C E N R E T S E W R A N A P S M C R E T I R E M E N T M R T O N E B E A A A A K M S I C I T I R C C P R N N L T R E T U B I E R E V E S U E E L T E I E H E P I U M R E G I O N H L A E M L R W S R T M O Y L E C R A C S X R Y O D E S O L A T E N H E A T H E N B L S P E V E N T F U L H S I W E J Z V COMMUNICATION CONSTANTLY CRITICISM DESOLATE DEVELOPMENT DISMISSED EVENTFUL FAMILIAR GALILEE GENNESARET HEATHEN HOUSEHOLDER ILLUSTRATIONS JEWISH KINGDOM LEAVEN MALICIOUS MANNER MEAL MISREPRESENTATION MUSTARD PARABLES PEARL PHARISEES POPULATION PRECIOUSNESS REGION REPRESENTATIVES RETIREMENT SCARCELY SECLUSION SEED SEPARATION SEVERE SOLITARY SOWER TARES UNINHABITED WESTERN WHEAT 40 of 40 words were placed into the puzzle. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 7

8 Cryptogram Puzzle #1 Cryptogram Puzzle #2 Unscramble each cryptogram of the clue words. The character style to solve the two cryptogram puzzles phrase is by Number There clues are on page #1 Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 8

9 Crisscross Puzzle ABSORBED AMAZEMENT BLACKNESS CALM COUNTENANCE CRAFT DARKNESS DEMONS DESPAIR ENGULF EXCLAIM FIERCE FIERCELY FISHERMEN GLARE GORGES GRASP HASTILY HUNGER ILLUMINATES MASTER MULTITUDE OVERSPREAD PEACEFULLY PERISH PLEASANT POWERLESS PRESSURE QUICKLY SAFELY SELF-FORGETFUL SHRIEKING STERN STORMY SWEPT UNDISTURBED UNHEEDED UNMINDFUL WEARINESS WILDLY 40 of 40 words were placed into the puzzle. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 9

10 Double Puzzle CHARACTERIZED HEAVENWARD HUMILIATION INCOMPREHENSIBLE INSPIRATION INTELLIGENCES MEDIATOR PRE-EXISTENCE SUBMISSION YOKE Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number. A clue is found on page #5 Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 10

11 Activities Answer Key Word Search Puzzle Solution R E D L O H E S U O H + N S N P P + G M + D O + + E S O O R D + A + + U + E I + E E N I P E + E + L S + S + M T D V K O T U C S + T T I S T A R E S + A I + I I A L I + E A I I L L U S T R A T I O N S R A O C R E M B I E F + Y + A N D L G U A T U D O S S C A A E L + T + E R E D L P I S G I M I I M H T + N + V S E A O C E O N D E O M I R N N E + E + E W V M E S N E P U N L U A A S I L + + R O E + S + + S S A I N T N E H O N + + P S N S M A R S E R I P P Y U + E N R E T S E W R A N A P S M C R E T I R E M E N T O N E B E A A A A + M S I C I T I R C C P R N N L T R E T + + I E R E V E S + + E + T E I E H E + I + M R E G I O N + L A E M L R W S + T + O Y L E C R A C S + R + O D E S O L A T E N H E A T H E N + L S + E V E N T F U L H S I W E J + + (Over, Down, Direction) COMMUNICATION(1,7,SE) CONSTANTLY(1,16,NE) CRITICISM(20,15,W) DESOLATE(5,19,E) DEVELOPMENT(14,7,SW) DISMISSED(1,10,NE) EVENTFUL(5,20,E) FAMILIAR(8,7,SW) GALILEE (2, 2, SE) GENNESARET (1, 9, SE) HEATHEN(14,19,E) HOUSEHOLDER(11,1,W) ILLUSTRATIONS(5,6,E) JEWISH(18,20,W) KINGDOM(16,4,S) LEAVEN (15, 7, S) MALICIOUS(9,4,SW) MANNER(1,13,SE) MEAL(4,18,W) MISREPRESENTATION(13,17,N) MUSTARD (7, 2, SW) PARABLES (1, 11, SE) PEARL (2, 16, S) PHARISEES (9, 13, NW) POPULATION (19, 1, S) PRECIOUSNESS (20, 1, S) REGION (14, 17, E) REPRESENTATIVES (3, 16, NE) RETIREMENT (9, 14, E) SCARCELY (20, 18, W) SECLUSION (17, 11, N) SEED (17, 1, SW) SEPARATION (18, 10, N) SEVERE (19, 16, W) SOLITARY (3, 20, NE) SOWER (14, 12, N) TARES (7, 5, E) UNINHABITED (11, 13, NW) WESTERN (20, 13, W) WHEAT (7, 18, NE) 40 of 40 words were placed into the puzzle. Cryptogram Puzzles #1 Solution The final completed cryptogram puzzle #1 verses from page #8 Luke 8:23 (KJV) But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled [with water], and were in jeopardy. Cryptogram Puzzles #2 Solution The final completed cryptogram puzzle #2 verses from page #8 Luke 8:24 (KJV) And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 11

12 Across Crisscross Puzzle Solution For the final crisscross words puzzle in page #9 Down Place each word in their proper place in the puzzle There are 20 words across and 20 words down Double Puzzle Solution For the final scramble double words puzzle in page #10 10 Of 10 words were placed into the puzzle SUBMISSION YOKE HEAVENWARD INSPIRATION HUMILIATION INCOMPREHENSIBLE MEDIATOR INTELLIGENCES PRE-EXISTENCE CHARACTERIZED The Double Puzzle Final Message Solution For the final message double puzzle phrase in page #10 James 4:6 (KJV) But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#165 (2.6.16) Page 12