faith hope and love The power and grace of Jesus Christ put forth for their succour: then the Lord Jesus awaked, as one refreshed, Ps 78:65. Can we hope ever to get to the other side of this cloud? This sea, or better lake, is in the north of the land of Israel; it is the only fresh water lake in the land, and so a great place for fishing. But a rearrangement of the order of the stories by Matthew for rhetorical or theological purposes is not a problem. So the demons begged Him, saying, "If You cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of swine.". ship where they were to suffer. Why are ye fearful?8. John has a different view of the life of Christ and so is not always being paralleled. Luke, who did research in writing his gospel, traced the memory of something else that was said. Matthew 8:23. in any co Matthew 8:16. The ground of their appeal lay in the unexpected attitude of their Master and Lord at that time. When the storm came up, He was asleep, but they were in a panic. Matthew 8. Observe how lovingly our Lord meets an imperfect faith. Read Matthew 8:23 - 27. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed But He was asleep. Because people are perishing in spiritual chaos. These narratives make a large leap forward in the They did not want to drown. Observe here, 1. He shows them and us the reason for overwhelming fear as being the deficiency in our faith. Those who are passing with Christ over the ocean of this world, must expect . disciples, or hired by them for his use, according to the directions It is also a sign of His calm conscience and pure heart. Martin Buber I and Thou 3. Similarly, but a little more problematic, Jesus rebuke of the disciples is stated differently in the gospels. 1. will experience their sorrows, and show His heart of compas 23-27 It is a comfort to those who go down to the sea in ships, and wife's mother. CHAPTER 8 They were amazed, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?" Matthew 8:23-27. INTO A SHIP - This was on the Sea of Tiberias. St. Mark and St. Why are you so afraid? Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. When I was four, a tornado went through our subdivision. exegesis Ensuring your father had a proper burial was among the . As our evangelist is giving a collection of healing incidents, the introduction of Matthew 8:18-22, disciple interviews, and even of Matthew 8:23-27, a nature miracle, needs an explanation. 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. they sailed was probably a small open boat with sails, such as was What other person can speak and have the winds and the waves obey His voice? Matthew begins "And seeing the multitude, he went into a mountain: and Our prayer for deliverance from our troubles will be less and less out of fear and desperation and more out of confidence. 26 He replied, You of little faith! The other two evangelists seem to refer this to the disciples . Shall we ever do so again? Great multitudes often count for nothing; it is here or ther Matthew 8:1. But you can also gain a great appreciation for things like distances, temperatures, altitudes, and such by actually taking a good trip to the land of Israel. In the 24-25. Very wise was its direction. Jesus has also addressed a couple of would-be disciples, with remarks that underscore the costs of following Jesus. 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 . 23 When Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him. and cease repining; Behind the cloud is the sun still shining; Thy fate is a common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall.". [So I could not help thinking of a tsunami.] 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 . It is the basic cry to the Lord for help by a needy people. They "follow" Jesus into the "boat" (R. V.). This is a miracle by Christ, demonstrating His power over the storm. 2. Matthew records in Matthew 13. Episode 10. The "boat" which He had possibly spoken of previously ( Matthew 8:18 ). The church must believe Christ to be God and able to deliver them. 1. 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. 8:18 ), that they should depart to the other side of the sea of Tiberias, into the country of Gadara, in the tribe of Gad, which lay east of Jordan; thither he would go to rescue a poor creature that was possessed with a legion of devils, though he foresaw how he should be . What alls here: notes, quotes, questions, and thoughts on what I read from where I read it . Ye, my disciples? 8:26 And He says to them, "Barely-trusting guys, why are you intimidated?". He has no rebuke for their rude awaking. Matthew 8:23-27. In this case, what is being saved is the disciples physical lives. ILLUS - Divine intervention on Snoqualmie Pass. Whether He seem to sleep or to be awake, He is Lord of heaven and earth, Ruler and Commander of wind, sea, and land, whom all the creatures must obey.10. earth; the counterpart of the legislation on Mount Sinai; C CHRONOLOGY. The ship in which 1. A rebuke, first, to the disciples themselves. It can do no harm, and, for the present, may blow as it listeth, while He gives the trembling disciples a lesson. We are dealing with a sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee. Not exactly a sales pitch. 4). small open row boat, large enough Matthew 8:23. history. Jesus will tell them that it takes sacrifice and it will involve them living by different standards. I. He never sets Jesus comments on the smallness of their faith and calms the storm with a rebuke. [2.] Both Matthew and Mark included Jesus question about their being afraid. II. Throughout these episodes we see Jesuss power over sickness, His power over a storm, and His power over the spiritual realm. were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits, with his . The Stilling of the Tempest. The second section is Jesus rebuke of the disciples and then the calming of the storm. 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. He does not find fault with them for being fearful, but for being so fearful as to let their fear cover their faith, just as the waves were doing the boat. The peril and perplexity of the disciples in this voyage; and in this appeared the truth of what Christ had just now said, that those who follow him must count upon difficulties, Mt 8:20. And they went and woke him up, saying, "Lord, save us! He does not chide them for disturbing him with their prayers, but for disturbing themselves with their fears. Matthew 8 Resources. 3. He rebuked the winds and the sea (Matthew 8:26). 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. This text Matthew 8:23-27 is not in the lectionary, but that doesnt mean this story is one of those things you wouldnt know about the Bible if all you knew were the lectionary. MATTHEW 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples foll. The message of the passage is rather straightforward: Jesus has authority over nature. Jesus Christ II. I. Christs sleep in the storm.His calm slumber is contrasted with the hurly-burly of the tempest and the fear of the crew. The story comes in a series of reports about Jesus authority in various areassickness, demons, death, and sin. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Many would be content to go the land-way to heaven, that will rather stand still, or go back, than venture upon a dangerous sea; but those that would rest with Christ hereafter must follow him now wherever he leads them, into a ship or into a prison, as well as into a palace. It provides another significant part to the portrayal of the King: He is not just a king over the people of Israel; rather, He is king over all nature as well. Let us consider the insincerity of the multitude. THE KING MANIFESTED BY SIGNS OF DIVINE POWER. Now a good way off from them there was a herd of many swine feeding. Matthew Chapter 8. The reason of it; Even the winds and the sea obey him. See. REFERRING to Matthew 4:23, we find the work of Christ at the beginning And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?(Matthew 6:25-27). In passages parallel to Matthew 9:9, both Mark 2:14 and Luke 5:27 describe Jesus's calling of the tax collector . But add the speeches and we see that Jesus calmed the storm at their request for help, but before He did it He rebuked them for their weak faith. Matthew 8:23-27-Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. Matthew 8:18-27 We will always struggle with fears in this life, because the world is not a safe place. Are you not worth much more than they? Be made clean." His leprosy was cleansed immediately. Masters orders. MESSIAH'S WORK AS COMPLEMENTARY TO HIS TEACHING. So when you come upon apparent discrepancies in the narratives (and some interpreters like to exploit these as errors), remember that the writers have a certain amount of freedom to put things in their own words, or to summarize, or to select only parts of the event for their book. He is the author of Introducing Biblical Hebrew and Grammar, Holiness to the Lord: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticus, Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposit More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. It is not the 'positive declaration' that has become the hallmark of so many prosperity teachers - but an unshakable trust in God's faithfulness to fulfil His Word. . Jesus rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith and calms the storm. Casting-out demons at Gadara. The Lord sits upon the floods, and is mightier than the noise of many waters. Jesus Calmed the Sea. _dat. The disciples marvel at the authority of Jesus - even the elements obey Him! he had given, We have already discussed the boat and the storm so that we do not need to reiterate that now. GADARENE DEMONIACS freedom St. Marks language (Mark 4:38) puts this very bluntly indeed. THE STORM ON THE LAKE What is it being saved from? They came and wakened him. Here are my notes on this text: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: This story is found in Mark (Mark 4:35-41) and Luke (Luke 8:22-25), but were reading it in Matthews gospel. The fearfulness of Christs disciples in a storm, and their unbelief, the cause of it, are very displeasing to the Lord Jesus, for they reflect dishonour upon him, and create disturbance to themselves. Image: St. ( after ). Of all the gospel writers Matthew is the most orderly. Matthew 8:23-27. love Whenever sozo is used, it is important to ask three questions. This bark is the Catholic Church. 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 . When you compare stories in these three gospels, remember that the writers have the freedom to summarize the speeches or to put the sayings in their own words. The Healing of the Leper. Matthew 8:18 Your email address will not be published. We know not the way of the wind (Joh 3:8), much less can we control it; but he that bringeth forth the wind out of his treasury (Ps 135:7), when it is out, gathers it into his fists, Pr 30:4. The storms obey when Jesus says "Peace, be still. . And often He answers our prayers in ways that we can only marvel, and say, What manner of man is this?. First, it should help us to build our faith, our confidence in Christ. _And, behold, a leper,_ &c. This same miracle is CLICK VERSE To go directly to that verse. (2.) of life. Now observe here. That psalm describes a thunderstorm growing in the Mediterranean Sea and sweeping inland over Lebanon, causing damage to the trees and shaking the hills with an earthquake. Just from a simple reading of the few verses we would rightly conclude that the account demonstrates Jesus authority over the elements of nature, and, the disciples weak faith for being afraid. Jesus has also given instructions to cross to the other side of the lake, in verse 18. From a This fact seems to explain much that we read of in this case. 16:21-23; based on Daniel 7:13-14). He can carry Himself as one asleep, to the end He may be awakened by their prayers.6. As our evangelist is giving a collection of heali might be called a dative absolute; if taken Was it lack of discernment? Could they hope, in such a craft, to survive such a storm? The other rebuke was but the sequel to this; its complement, as it were. Matthew 8:23. This story has long been valued by all true disciples of Christ. They are not contradictory statements; they are not discrepancies. Upon arrival he casts out two demons. Though Christ is present, the storm comes, and He is sleeping through it. This becomes the powerful thrust of the passage to all subsequent believers. 24. Jesus comments on the smallness of their faith and calms the . In the first story, there is a great storm, waves swamp the boat, and the disciples fear . 23. Here we have a very human characteristic. There is a sense in which Jesus is absent from the disciples. Sea Righteousness, Mercy, Purity LENT 2023 | DAY 2 Matthew 5:6-8 (NIV) (Alex Lai, Associate Lay Leader) READ: Matthew 5:6-8 (NIV) DAILY REFLECTION: The Sermon on the Mount begins with the beatitudes, which comes from the Latin word "beatus" meaning "blessed". The disciplesapparently with some reluctanceenter a ship. The first one is that Matthew says that the disciples cried out to Jesus Lord, save us. One would have expected, that having Christ with them, they should have had a very favourable gale, but it is quite otherwise; for Christ would show that they who are passing with him over the ocean of this world to the other side, must expect storms by the way. Jesus calmed the storm to encourage their faith (v. 26). This is at once one of the The disciplesapparently with some reluctanceenter a ship. It is a sign of His true manhood, of His toil up to the very edge of His strength. Here we can simply note that it was Jesus who got into the boat (to escape the crowds) and the disciples followed Him. And He casts all into the form of a question, thus softening rebuke, and calming their terrors by the appeal to their common sense. There arose a very great storm, Mt 8:24. liturgy But it was their fear that betrayed the weakness of their faith. clearly, no one. CLOSER READING: In verse 24, the storm that happens is literally a quake the Greek word that gives us our words seismograph and seismic. The church is tossed with tempests (Isa 54:11); it is only the upper region that enjoys a perpetual calm, this lower one is ever and anon disturbed and disturbing. Do you still have no faith? Luke simply says, Where is your faith? This is a little different because they are all reporting what Jesus said, not what different people said. 4, 5) would be of interest as well since God caused a huge thunderstorm to assist Israel. commonly used for fishing on the lake. over the wind and the waves. AND WHEN HE WAS ENTERED INTO A SHIP, HIS DISCIPLES FOLLOWED 24 A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. It will indicate that Jesus did the miracle not only to authenticate His claims, but also to build their faith. _ Verses 23-27. The authority that Jesus has is usually demonstrated by His mighty works, His miracles. the parables which St. Matthew gives in chapter 13 The seven woes are addressed to the teachers of the law and Pharisees; in one of the woes, He calls them "blind guides" ( Matthew 23:16 ). FEB 24 WILSON BOMBSHELL And now we know more about why so many people dislike Russell Wilson. Bible as dative after , the after this The Lesson of the Storm - Matthew 8:23-27. It was, however, the boat from which he had been teaching (Mark 4:36). Section 16 4:38. . Even though there are so many things in life that threaten our lives and cause us to fear, the more we know the Lord and His power, the less we will be afraid. Even the winds and the waves obey Him!. They would look back on this and always remember His Why are you afraid? because they would not be so afraid again in His presence. That is, the eastern shore, home of the Decapolis City of Hippos, a Gentile city. of CHRIST. He had already done miracles by His powerful word, and now here He did another over the storm. (Prayer) Look with me if you will at your Bible and notice verse 18. When he embarked on the boat, his disciples followed him. We are perishing!". Jesus questions the disciples fear, calls them little faiths same word as last week and then rebukes or warns the wind and the waves. 2. The prevalence of our inordinate fears in a stormy day is owing to the weakness of our faith, which would be as an anchor to the soul, and would ply the oar of prayer. An agitated appeal.The occasion of this was a great tempesta sort of convulsion (a ) in that sea. He delays His help that He may try our faith and quicken our prayers. and the ship was covered with waves. The poor disciples, though used to the sea, were in a great fright, and in their fear came to their Master, Mt 8:25. personal III. 1. . Their response is amazement! Observe. Now. The 29th psalm is also a good one to connect with this study. But the disciples plea Lord, save us, we are perishing! voices Matthews theology, too. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . Psalm 16:1-4 meaning. time We might imagine Mom or Dad saying cut it out! to the kids bickering in the back seat of the car. Peace, Be Still (Matthew 8:23-27) One of the best known stories in the Gospels is that of Jesus' calming the storm on the lake. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him . Sunday school multitudes followed him. She arose from the bed and began to But we can sail through the storm with Jesus. It hearkens back to what He told them recently in the Sermon on the Mount. All of nature is under His authority, indeed, everything is under His feet. So when they had come out, they went into the herd of swine. What pity was in it! 18 When Jesus saw a large crowd around him, he gave the order to go to the other side of the sea. Matthew 8:23-27 demonstrates Jesus' authority over nature. A stillness more than the stillness of peace, though doubtless, in their circumstances, that would be blessed and deep. victoria principal andy gibb; bosch battery charger flashing green light The fishing villages of Capernaum and Bethsaida so frequently mentioned in the gospels were on the north west and north shores of the lake. of His righteousness; the sublimest code of morals ever proclaimed on Matthews just isnt the one. Turn to Matthew 8:23-27 and follow with me as I read our text for this morning. Those who are passing with Christ over the ocean of this world, must expect storms. He sleeps, but He never oversleeps, and there are no too-lates with Him. 5 This is followed by an intimation that, though rejected by His own, Over the next several years they treated and preserved it. Matthew 8:23-27 - World English Bible. to go to Decapolis by boat across the Sea of Galilee. In fact, archaeologists found a first century fishing boat of this kind a few years ago. (Delivered Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Bethany Bible Church. Calming storms on the sea is a divine attribute, most specifically mentioned in Psalm 65:7, Psalm 89:9, and Psalm 107:25-29. What is being saved? 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! 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. Part. There were also other boats with Him. They had never seen anything like this. And behold, there arose a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the . Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 8:23-27 It is a comfort to those who go down to the sea in ships, and are often in perils there, to reflect that they have a Saviour to trust in and pray to, Matthew 8:23-27. And they took Him along in a boat, just as He was. 27 The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? But God is portrayed as mightier than the raging seas (Ps. Jesus is fast asleep. Jesus is fast asleep. And the comforting thing is that even in our fears and terrors, our weak faith, we may cry to the Lord: Lord, if you are willing, save/heal/deliver/protect . And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. of His ministry summarised as teaching and preaching and healing _Excursion to the eastern shore with its incidents_ (Mark 4:35 to Mark _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the Christ winnows men. Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat, but Jesus . You can begin the study at any time. As had previously been pointed out to the would be disciples, those FAITHFUL Matthew 8:23-27 INTRODUCTION It is hard to amaze people today. But here they were afraid. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a website or blog at WordPress.com, hermeneutics /hmnjutks/ (n.pl. tempest arose, Mk. It could have carried up to 15 men. III. It is always good to pay close attention to the exact words of Jesus in a passage. 25 The disciples went and woke Him, saying, Lord, save us, were going to drown!. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH. Matthew 8:23. When He did, the wind, the waves, the sea, everything became perfectly calm. Not the winds only but the waves are silent. through his teaching (chs. act. This passage does not quote from the Old Testament, so we are left to make connections with the themeone who controls the elements of nature by His word. The lake is about seven miles across at its widest (it is shaped like a harp, which is what it is called in Hebrew: Kinnereth). trust in and pray to, who knows what it is to be on the water, an Matthew 8:23 Now G2532 He G846 got G1684 (G5631) into G1519 boat G4143 24 Behold, a violent storm came up on the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the waves, but he was asleep. At its deepest it is about 160 feet deep, depending on the fluctuation over the years. The church may be like to be drowned, and Christ may seem to neglect the matter.5. This short sentence is overcharged with pronouns How came we ever to question His love? Sunday School UGP. As they crossed, Matthew tells his readers that a great storm suddenly arose on the sea. Christian ideas and practices Chapter s 8-9. Our Lord, as He took on Him our nature, so also He subjected Himself to our natural and sinless infirmities. Bible study One student asked another, What did he say? And the answer was, He said, dont write on the back. Well, if we were looking for a dictated or recorded transcript, that is not what I said. It is hard to thrill or entertain or keep the attention of people long today. Matthew 8:23-27. And, behold, there came a leper and Matthew 13:18-23 - Explanation of the Parable of the Sower 270 Matthew 13:24-30 - The Parable of the Wheat and Weeds 271 Matthew showed Jesus authority by what he taught in Chapter s 5-7. But Matthew used a word that means of little faith while Mark says do you still have no faith? Mark did not mean to imply that the disciples had no faith at all--he has already described their following Jesus. 65:5-7; 89:9; 107:23-32. The disciples said all these things and probably more as well. 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. The use of the word rebuke is interesting and deserves some study. Jesus touched her hand and the fever left her. thinking about the Bible 2. 1 a When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. It is now on display in a lovely new museum there on the shores of the lake at Genneseret. Let us remember: Even when you are following Jesus, you may go through the storms of life. It is the proper thing to do. Calvin's Commentary on the Bible. 5:20; Luke 8:22-39). 93). Jesus did not rebuke them for their request. 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 HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He 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. (Matthew 8:1 .) The waves it generates are literally covering up the boat. personal responsibility Less remarkable, perhaps, that the others wake him up. MATTHEWS *GOSPEL Jesus has shown himself to be the Messiah matthew 8 23 27 explanation matthew 8 23 27 explanation. 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. The glory of the deliverance which Christ doth give to His people in their greatest strait is marvellous and far above all that they can apprehend ere it come. 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. Mt 27:54 Mk 15:39 Lu 7:2-10 Ac 10:1-33 22:25 23:17,23 27:13,31,43 Matthew 8 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries; The issue of would be followers having been settled Jesus now prepares He rebuked the disciples (Mt 8:26); Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Matt 8:23-27 (NIV) In our verses for today Christ demonstrates His commanding power even over the winds and the waves. Commentary on Matthew 8:23-27 (Read Matthew 8:23-27) It is a comfort to those who go down to the sea in ships, and are often in perils there, to reflect that they have a Saviour to trust in and pray to, who knows what it is to be on the water, and to be in storms there. Write on the sea of Galilee has shown Himself to be God and able to them. 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