They believed he could save them; they begged he would. 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Matthew records in Matthew 13. When evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake.". The King passed down from the mountain and from teaching in order that Nothing is impossible for Him. Image: St. We are dying!" But here they were afraid. Upon arrival he casts out two demons. 2. He slept not so much with a desire to be refreshed, as with a design to be awaked. freedom were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits, with his 5 This is followed by an intimation that, though rejected by His own, The authority that Jesus has is usually demonstrated by His mighty works, His miracles. Psalm 16:1-4 meaning. Matthew remembers one thing that was said and records that. But building faith is a process, and so we have to be patient and continue to develop it. 1 You will no doubt see the word synoptic frequently in studying the Gospels. related by S. Mark (Mar 1:40), and by Luke (Luke 5:12). mountain gorges, are notor Matthew 8:1. Note. wife's mother. They are not contradictory statements; they are not discrepancies. hermeneutics chapter 9:1-8 the king continues to display his royal power chapter 9:9-13 the grace of the kingdom chapter 9:14-17 the joy of the kingdom chapter 9:18-26 the king's dominion over disease and death chapter 9:27-31 the king's touch healing the . worshipped him,_ But Jesus was sleeping. MATTHEW 8:23-34 LESSON: ASTONISHING AUTHORITY February 10, 2019 HISTORY/ INTODUCTION: 8:14-17 THE HEALING OF PETER'S MOTHER-IN-LAW Jesus came to Peter's house and saw that his wife's mother (Peter's mother-in-law) was lying down sick with fever. 1. A BOAT. The story is placed here in chapter 8 no doubt to be a part of this demonstration of Jesus authority. having preached his sermon, and discovered his doctrine, says Jerome, So it is always in His life, where, side by side with the signs of humiliation and participation in mans weakness, we ever have tokens of His Divinity breaking through the veil. What is it being saved from? Think about it. 3. 18 When Jesus saw a large crowd around him, he gave the order to go to the other side of the sea. Matthew Chapter 8. The power and grace of Jesus Christ put forth for their succour: then the Lord Jesus awaked, as one refreshed, Ps 78:65. Casting-out demons at Gadara. 2 Even if the writers were relying on a separate and earlier source of Jesus sayings and works, as much of modern scholarship assumes, they still had the freedom to put it in their own words to suit their purpose, yet never making it say something Jesus did not say or mean. Christs disciples are apt to be disquieted with fears in a stormy day, to torment themselves with jealousies that things are bad with them, and dismal conclusions that they will be worse. The wisest thing any disciple can do is follow Him wherever He leads. What is there lacking except in your faith? In Matthews gospel, the story comes near the beginning of Jesuss ministry: after calling some not all of the disciples, and then after the Sermon on the Mount, and then after some dramatic healings of a man with leprosy, of a centurions servant, and of Peters mother-in-law. It is helpful to keep that in the back of your mind. The freshwater sea is only about 13 miles long and 8 miles across. Professed disciples tested. But be careful: they are not making things up to embellish the account. Those that can lay their heads upon the pillow of a clear conscience, may sleep quietly and sweetly in a storm (Ps 4:8), as Peter, Ac 12:6. Matthew continues to present Jesus as the God-man sent from heaven, as Israels Messiah, and as the long-awaited King, the Son of David. It is not large, but you could get twelve or so men into the boat fairly easily, but not a whole lot more. Gates of Prayer Why are things with us thus? He rebukes the wind; the former he did as the God of grace, and the Sovereign of the heart, who can do what he pleases in us; this he did as the God of nature, the Sovereign of the world, who can do what he pleases for us. Matthew 8 follows the conclusion of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-2). Here it simply reports that they went with Him in the boat. And when He was entered into a ship, His disciples followed Him. Section 16 Matthew begins "And seeing the multitude, he went into a mountain: and What is the meaning of those who were raised to life at Jesus' death (Matthew 27:52-53)? multitudes followed him. (1.) It is easy to see how these men--some of them seasoned fishermen--would have been terrified in a storm in a boat like that. _dat. How easily this was done, with a words speaking. Finally, in verses 21 and 22, we see the final encounter of the text, "Another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father.". This story is similar to Matthew 8:23-27, where a storm threatened to sink the boat while Jesus slept. The story comes in a series of reports about Jesus authority in various areassickness, demons, death, and sin. (2.) Now viewing scripture range from the book of Matthew chapter 8:23 through chapter 8:27. Then, after standing up, He reprimanded the winds and the lake, and they became incredibly calm. 23 When Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him. This text - Matthew 8:23-27 - is not in the lectionary, but that doesn't mean this story is one of those things you wouldn't know about the Bible if . The disciples ask the Lord to save them in the storm (23, 24). So its remarkable that Jesus is sleeping. All motion was gone. What is the significance of the centurion saying, "Truly this was the Son of God" (Matthew 27:54)? As they cross the sea, a great storm arises and threatens to sink their boat and drown them all. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. The sea became severely agitated so the boat dipped into the waves, but he was sleeping. Of the way in which sometimes He brings them into trial.Himself (perhaps) bidding them do that which is contrary to their judgments; Himself allowing their fears and scruples to appear justified for a time; Himself leaving them to do battle with the forces against them, almost in despair. Church. The famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once penned the beautiful words, "Be still, sad heart! Either way, the peril was great. _HILDA BRIGHT_ 2. He rebuked the winds and the sea (Matthew 8:26). As a child, I had many nightmares about tornadoes. And some of the scribes said to themselves, "This fellow blasphemes.". In between their request and their amazement is Jesus rebuke of their weak faith. history. Jesus has shown himself to be the Messiah Though we do not know how many, at least some disciples followed Him. Matthew 8:18-27 Which was got ready by his It was the sleep of physical exhaustion after a hard days work. We are dealing with a sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee. So in the Old Testament God alone has the authority to command and control nature, especially the chaotic element of nature like this huge storm in Psalm 29. in such a way as to learn far more both of His mercy and power; in such a way, therefore, as to reach a greater calm and deeper faith in the end; and to wonder, therefore, now as much at our former fears as we did at His slumber before. He might truly be a man, but He is also clearly the Son of Man (see Matt. Jesus comments on the smallness of their faith and calms the . of His righteousness; the sublimest code of morals ever proclaimed on Jesus did not rebuke them for their request. As they crossed, Matthew tells his readers that a great storm suddenly arose on the sea. A Great Tempest Arose On The Sea-Just like in our life, there are times of smooth sailing and there are times of stormy waters! Is it beyond Him to help us? He attacked the cause of their danger; the spring of their fears. Luke both place the incident after the series of parables which St. And, look And yet the disciples were looking at a man, a human being, who had some special kind of authority over nature. So Matthew uses their words to drive home his point that Jesus is truly unique, for He is sovereign over nature. _When he was come down from the mountain, great The disciples said all these things and probably more as well. Note, They who would learn to pray must go to sea. But there are a couple of apparent difficulties that you would have to deal with in studying this passage. Jesus is fast asleep. While Jesus sleeps, a violent storm rages and the disciples are fearing for their lives. In form, of course,and in effect alsothis was to them a rebuke. Jesus Words. mary nolan nashville, tennessee; simon every annastacia palaszczuk; Projetos. Home COMMENTARY What is the meaning of Matthew 8:23-27? Prior to Jesus' condemnation of the religious hypocrites, they had been following Him to test Him and . beat into the ship He . [2.] Context Summary. God often answers prayer by awesome displays of deeds which demonstrate His power and strength. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. It could have carried up to 15 men. . better rendering. So with all three accounts we have a full picture of what took place. The men were amazed, and said, What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?. 1. I told them very specifically to write their work on only one side of the paper. Their words are interesting: Lord, save us. In their experience this was a simple and urgent request. Faith is holding fast to the truth of God's Word. GODHEAD, in his divine nature, rebuking the winds and sea. It is the basic cry to the Lord for help by a needy people. To them it would doubtless have a different look. He enjoys doing things that are simply too hard . Matthew 8:18 This excited their astonishment (Mt 8:27); The men marvelled. The fifth chapter of He delays His help that He may try our faith and quicken our prayers. the waves; and he was sleeping. Stilling of the waves. The Cleansing of a Leper. Waves crashed over the boat. We often associate blessings with good health, wealth, and even As they cross the sea, a great storm arises and threatens to sink their boat and drown them all. Their petition is, Lord, save us. Matthew inserts this group of events here; Mark and Luke 3. Though Christ is present, the storm comes, and He is sleeping through it. _And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples Those who are passing with Christ over the ocean of this world, must expect storms. of life. Over the next several years they treated and preserved it. section to matter which resembles that of Mark and Luke, and love Very wise was its direction. How exactly calculated to begin quieting the storm of feeling within them! Jesus rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith and calms the storm. 6 chapter 8:19-22 our king discerning his true followers chapter 8:23-27 our king ruling the sea chapter 8:28-34 the king driving legions before him. of CHRIST. Luke says that one day Jesus said to His disciples, Let us go over to the other side of the lake (8:22); He fell asleep (8:23); and when the storm came up they were in great danger (8:23). (30-32) Jesus casts the demons into a herd of swine. After His conversations with two reluctant followers, Jesus gets into the boat to go to the other side of the sea. And if we can go into the next story, the disciples question about who this one is will be contrasted with the demons who knew exactly who He is. Let Chapter 8, which opens the portion that comes before us tonight, is a GADARENE DEMONIACS Sea While the disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee, a great storm arose. As we shall soon meet again with the mention of a lake, where it is said (Matthew 8:33) that the swine were carried into it with violence, it is not universally agreed whether one and the same lake is mentioned in both places.The waters of Gennesareth, all admit, (536) were pleasant and healthful to drink: but the Gadarene lake, Strabo tells us, was so . JESUS STILLS A TEMPEST We have a sudden storm in the middle of the lake; the little fishing boat is about to go down; and the group of disciples are thrown into a panic, yelling all kinds of things. In a way, their request for Him to save them already had answered who this one was. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. Jesus But remember, in reporting the event the gospel writers are not working from a dictated record; rather, they are all telling what happened and what was said in their own words._ftn22 And while the precise wording is different in each gospel, none of them are incorrect. Surely they could have seen a sudden calm too if that had been the case. Mark, who relied on Peters report, recorded another. Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. A question that may very well have been accompanied by others. This tells us about the cosmic scope of Jesuss authority. I. The fishing villages of Capernaum and Bethsaida so frequently mentioned in the gospels were on the north west and north shores of the lake. (2.) Ye, my disciples? He was likely tired from the long day of preaching, dealing with the crowds, healing, and casting out demons. gratitude IV. The boat which probably to their nautical eyes seemed too small for its work. 1. When I was four, a tornado went through our subdivision. verb is superfluous. The disciples wake Him and ask Him to save them. Matthew 23:1-4, 23-26 KJV Easy-Print Commentary Matthew 23:1-4, 23-26 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary King James Version Student Study Handout for Matthew 23:1-4, 23-26 New American Standard Bible Matthew 23:1-4, 23-26 NASB Easy-Print Commentary Matthew 23:1-4, 23-26 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary I. Kingdom Power Demonstrated. . TEXT: 8:23-27 It is said that in the Middle Ages people were amazed by power, wealth and pageantry. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed 23 Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. The faith that delighted the Lord Jesus is the absolute assurance that God is true to His spoken Word and to His written Word. By taking care of the troubling circumstances of life Jesus was able to take away their fears and build their faith in Him. The boat which He had possibly spoken of previously (Matthew 8:18). When His disciples came to Jesus fearful of the stormy sea, He asks them Why are you afraid? 8:26 And He says to them, "Barely-trusting guys, why are you intimidated?". The 29th psalm is also a good one to connect with this study. The sea denotes the world, the winds And they took Him along in a boat, just as He was. They were in a panic when they came to Him, not in confidence. Acts. It will indicate that Jesus did the miracle not only to authenticate His claims, but also to build their faith. WONDERING DISCIPLES - Vss. .(2:5-9). Christianity FAITHFUL Matthew 8:23-27 INTRODUCTION It is hard to amaze people today. But the men marvelled. Can we hope ever to get to the other side of this cloud? Jesus is fast asleep. Read Matthew 8:23 - 27. He rebuked the disciples (Mt 8:26); Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? They follow Jesus into the boat (R. V.). 4:38. Matthew 8:23-27 The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. Healing of Men Possessed by Devils. 24 A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. It was the stillness of wonder; the hush of bewilderment; the silence of awe. This one truly has authority. The psalm closes by reminding the reader that God sat sovereignly at the great Flood (Gen. 6-8). construed as sing.) WISE DISCIPLES - Vs. 23. 23. In Matthew 14, he sends the disciples ahead by themselves. through his teaching (chs. Observe, They call him, Lord, and then pray, Save us. Where was our faith? Lesson Text: Matthew 8:23-27. politics And behold, there arose a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the . He does not quench the dimly burning wick, but tends it and feeds it with oilby His inward gifts and by His answers to prayertill it burns up clear and smokeless, a faith without fear. Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. It is the proper thing to do. Matthew 8:23-27. II. They wake Jesus, hoping that He will do something about the storm and save them. faith church in any co Matthew 8:16. 1. The people who "go down to the sea in ships" in Psalm 107 sound a lot like the disciples in Matthew: they are afraid in the face of the storm, and they cry out to God in their distress. 20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Were going to drown. Mark says that the disciples said, Teacher, dont you care if we drown? Luke says that they said, Master, Master, were going to drown. Now this apparent discrepancy as it is often called affords us a good opportunity to understand the synoptic gospels. The issue of would be followers having been settled Jesus now prepares The lake is in the famous rift valley, a natural fault line that runs from this region in the north down the Jordan River Valley to the Dead Sea and in fact all the way to Africa. _And, behold, a leper,_ &c. This same miracle is From a As He lay asleep He showed the weakness of manhood; but He woke to manifest the power of indwelling Divinity. Matthew 8:23-27. We have already noted how the speeches give us the meaning of the flow of the story. comparison of these it would seem to follow that the miracle was not texts that aren't in the lectionary To read about the Savior casting devils out of possessed men, see the commentary for Mark 5:1-20. The storm was so great that the boat was being covered with the waves. earth; the counterpart of the legislation on Mount Sinai; C CHRONOLOGY. Our prayer for deliverance from our troubles will be less and less out of fear and desperation and more out of confidence. St. Mark and St. But, the circumstances of the storm on the sea terrified them and they thought they were going to drowneven though in their presence was the Son of Man. The Signs of the Kingdom - Matthew 8:1 - Matthew 9:1 In Matthews gospel, it is also followed by Jesuss calling Levi, and subsequently identifying the twelve. So, in this version, we dont seem meant to assume that Levi/Matthew was in the boat when this happened. A faith which does not wholly suppress fear may still be most real; and the highest faith has ever the consciousness that unless Christ help, and that speedily, we perish. After this brief chastisement, Jesus, then got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. Whenever sozo is used, it is important to ask three questions. As we will see, the men in the boat didnt fully catch on to who Jesus was until after He rose from the dead. We are perishing!". One thinks immediately of creation where by His word the LORD brought everything into existence, even including controlling the seas (Gen. 1). The first one is that Matthew says that the disciples cried out to Jesus Lord, save us. How effectually it was done? 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