During his time on earth, Jesus performed miracles to show his power. Through his miracles, he showed us that he is God the Son, the Son of God, the Messiah promised by God.
One of the things I love to point out to kids when we study the story of how Jesus calms the storm in Matthew 8:23-27 is that Jesus not only commands the wind and waves–he created them!
This simple paper plate craft is a fun way to help kids think about what they learn as they study God’s story of how Jesus calms the storm!
Jesus Calms the Storm Craft
Before you begin your craft, read Matthew 8:23-27. In the ESV, it says:
And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?”
Talk about:
- Most of Jesus’ disciples were seasoned fishermen. They were used to storms. How bad must this storm have been to make them think they were about to drown?
- Was Jesus afraid?
- What did Jesus ask the disciples?
- What did Jesus do?
- How did the disciples respond?
- Read Hebrews 1:1-2. The wind and waves obeyed Jesus. They were also created by him!
The story of how Jesus calms the storm helps us understand just how mighty God the Son truly is. Even nature obeys him!
Jesus Calms the Storm Bible Craft
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Jesus Calms the Storm Supplies
You’ll need a few supplies to make your Jesus calms the storm craft:
- Cardstock
- Paper Plate
- Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil
- Printable Template with Instructions
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Creating Your Jesus Calms the Storm Craft
1) Print and cut out the template pieces.
Print the template and label page from the step-by-step instructions onto white cardstock and cut out the pieces.
2) Create the boat.
Use a scissors to cut the paper plate in half. Use acrylic paint to paint three horizontal stripes across the hull of the boat, then allow the paint to dry.
Paint the borders of the paper plate as shown, and allow the paint to dry.
3) Create the sails for your boat.
Trace the template sails and mast onto cardstock in the colors of your choice.
Glue the sails to the mast. You can glue strips of cardstock to the back of the sails, if necessary, to stabilize the sails.
Glue the bottom of the mast to the back side of the boat, as shown.
4) Decorate your boat and apply the label.
Trace the window template pieces onto colored cardstock. Cut out your windows and glue them to the upper side of the boat.
Glue your label to the boat.
Display your Jesus calmed the storm craft somewhere your child will see it as a reminder that even the wind and waves obey Jesus.
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Puzzle-Based Independent Bible Study for Kids!
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Romans 12:2, ESV
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- Observe: They pay attention to what they’re reading.
- Interpret: They figure out what the Bible means in that section.
- Apply: They decide how the truth of God’s Word impacts their life today.
There are a great many truths in life to be found—some interesting, some boring, and some that really matter. You can be the kind of investigator who spends time puzzling out important truth so that you can know all the knowable knowledge that God has given us. That’s right. God, the Creator of the Universe, gave you a great big letter from him to explore and study so that you can discover the truths that really matter to your life!”
Bible Investigators: Creation, (The Good Book Company, 2024), page 7
The Bible Investigators: Creation Bible study for kids, written by Danika Cooley and published by The Good Book Company, is 272-pages of learning, puzzles, and fun activities designed to help your kids become amazing independent Bible investigators–observing, interpreting, and applying God’s Word as they learn what the Bible teaches on a particular subject.
Bible Puzzles for Kids
Middle grade kids, aged 8-12, love puzzles. After all, their brains are just built for figuring things out and memorizing facts. Puzzles are a wonderful way to help kids develop logic skills and retain important information. And, the book is written in a fun, conversational tone your children are sure to love!
What types of puzzles and activities will you find in Bible Investigators?
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- Word Searches
- Crosswords
- Rebus Puzzles
- Dot-to-Dots
- Logic Puzzles
- Missing Letter Puzzles
- Cryptograms
- Word Sudoku
- Mazes
- How-to-Draw Pages
- Matching Pairs
- Word Scrambles
- Journal Pages
Every child is sure to find activities they’ll love!
Elementary-aged kids need hands-on middle grade resources that engage them and equip them to process important truths.
Bible Investigators is the perfect resource to teach your kids about an important biblical doctrine, while helping them apply God’s Word to their lives today.
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Teach the kids about the Bible and Christian history…
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Introduce your children to engaging stories written in an engaging narrative they’ll want to read. As they learn more about God’s Word and gain real-life heroes, they will learn to apply Scripture to their own lives. And, give yourself the gift of a book that will help your kids learn and love the Bible.
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