Mark 4:35-41 (Guide A)

Peter's Perspective?

While this narrative of Jesus calming the storm occurs in Matthew (8:23-27) and Luke (8:22-25), Mark’s account in 4:35-41 is the fullest account of that day. This has led some scholars to propose that Mark’s sources must have been one or more of the Apostles themselves, possibly Peter (Edwards, Mark, PNTC, 148). 

Cross-References to the Old Testament

The Markan tradition of the calming of the storm is notably theological, in that it exhibits a clear reflection on Jonah 1 and Psalm 107:23-32 (one of the lectionary psalms for this week). Both Jesus and Jonah’s ships are caught up in a furious storm (Mark 4:37; Jonah 1:4). Remarkably, both men are found deeply sleeping in the bow of the…