Jesus’ Way of Caring

In this article, John Bettler presents a sermon, based on Mark 4:35-41. Bettler argues that the passage focuses on the tension between faith and fear. Because Jesus has taken on Himself the ultimate fear of death, he enables faith to replace fear. Bettler concludes that the trials that come when Jesus seems to be silent are not due to Jesus’ carelessness, but to his deep, loving concern.