Mark 4: The Sower and the Storm

Jesus teaches in parables, including the sower, the lamp on a stand, the seed that grows secretly, and the mustard seed, and explains the sower to his disciples. Crossing the sea, he calms a violent storm and asks why they are so afraid.

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In Mark 4:35-41, what happens after Jesus rebukes the storm and it becomes perfectly calm?

The disciples turn the boat around and refuse to finish crossing the lake with HimThe disciples fall asleep from exhaustion and relief, and Jesus keeps watch over the boatThe disciples are overwhelmed with fear and ask one another who Jesus really is, since even the wind and sea obey HimThe disciples cheer and praise their own skill at keeping the boat afloat through the storm