A little history on The Book "Gospel of Mark": The Gospel was written under sanction of Peter. He scarely refers to Old Testament and word law does not once occur. In some reference books it is stated that this Gospel was meant for for use amongst Gentiles. It was written about 30 years after death of Jesus Christ. It is history of war of Jesus against sin and evil in world during time that he dwelt as a Man among men.

Jesus Disciples went with HIM in taking a ship ride to other side of Sea of Galilee. Jesus goes below deck and goes to sleep. A Storm comes up right away and HIS Disciples were threatened. HIS Disciples let a panic attack take them over and called out to Jesus, "Teacher do you not care that we are perishing?" Jesus arises from sleep and speaks to wind and sea, "Peace, Be Still!"

THE PROMISE: Safety From ALL Harm & Danger Mark 4:40...And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

Mark 4:35-41

verse 35...And same day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto other side.

verse 36...And when they had sent away multitude, they took him even as he was in ship. And there were also with him other little ships.

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verse 37...And there arose a great storm of wind, and waves beat into ship, so that it was now full.

Ships & navigations - storms

verse 38...And he was in hinder part of ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

verse 39...And he arose, and rebuked wind, and said unto sea, Peace, be still. And wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

verse 40...And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

verse 41...And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even wind and sea obey him?

MIRACLES - In The Upper Regions & In The Atomosphere - Tempest Stilled

Mark 6:45-51

verse 45...And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into ship, and to go to other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away people.

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verse 46...And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

Christ's Retirement & Solitude

verse 47...And when even was come, ship was in midst of sea, and he alone on land.

Ships & Navigation, Working Ship

verse 48...And he saw them toiling in rowing; for wind was contrary unto them: and about fourth watch of night he cometh unto them, walking upon sea, and would have passed by them.

As we think about this war from an eternal perspective, all-important question is "what will war in Iraq mean for Gospel of Christ Jesus?" We believe that this war in Iraq will give an open door for Gospel. The Gospel is what will heal and free spirit of man to worship true and living God, Christ Jesus! The Gospel is "bread of life"—the only answer to hunger and hopelessness of mankind. We want to bring "bread of life" to Iraqi people who have suffered for so many years.

God has been preparing a people to bring His Word to Iraqi people. Since first Gulf War, thousands of Iraqis have become refugees in Jordan. God has used this "Exodus" experience from their homeland to draw about 600 of them into Kingdom of God. Many of these 600 Iraqi Christians in Jordan are trained to carry Gospel to their homeland and ready to go when doors are opened. They need our help.