27 The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? as dative after , the after this Jesus has also addressed a couple of would-be disciples, with remarks that underscore the costs of following Jesus. Jesus then decides to take His ministry to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee to the Greco-Roman province called the Decapolis. Now as for the sudden storms, these are fairly frequent. Whenever sozo is used, it is important to ask three questions. Matthew 8. Help, Lord, we perish (see R.V.). And behold, there arose a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the . Mark, who relied on Peters report, recorded another. You can begin the study at any time. Ensuring your father had a proper burial was among the . When He did, the wind, the waves, the sea, everything became perfectly calm. texts that aren't in the lectionary Matthew Chapter 8. We do not follow a simple itinerant preacher from Galilee; we follow Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of God. 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. See his absolute dominion over all the creatures, which bespeaks both his honour, and the happiness of those that have him on their side. Very effectual were its first consequences. Jesus did not rebuke them for their request. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Context Summary. 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. This theme of controlling the seas was stressed in Job 38:8-11. Surely they could have seen a sudden calm too if that had been the case. Uniform Series We might remember Matthew emphasizes the way Jesus fulfills scriptural prophecies, and structures the narrative around long teaching passages interspersed with narrative sections, which especially emphasize Jesuss authority. As a child, I had many nightmares about tornadoes. This indicates the severity of this storm. 2. when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: And he open DISCIPLESHIP IN TRAINING (2.) Matthew 8 Resources. Matthew 8:23-27 . CHARACTERS: Jesus, leper, centurion Matthew 8:2. Note, They, and they only, will be found the true disciples of Christ, that are willing to go to sea with him, to follow him into dangers and difficulties. Was it want of concern? of CHRIST. As our evangelist is giving a collection of heali might be called a dative absolute; if taken He is saying essentially the same thing that Matthew said. Some scholars try to analyze the stories to determine which of these things the disciples really said, and how the report got muddled by one or more of the gospel writers. through his teaching (chs. Let us remember: Even when you are following Jesus, you may go through the storms of life. 25 And they went and woke him up, saying, "Lord, save us! All this kind of material you can gather from a good dictionary. Matthew does a great job contrasting the "little faith" of the disciples with the "great faith" of those coming to Jesus to be healed. 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. 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. 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. out his material haphazardly. This little passage is rather straightforward in its structure. 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 Jesus Healed a Paralytic You see that particular mention is made of this one special case, and, Observe, (1.) St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: it was (30-32) Jesus casts the demons into a herd of swine. 23. Matthew 13:18-23 - Explanation of the Parable of the Sower 270 Matthew 13:24-30 - The Parable of the Wheat and Weeds 271 Ver. On the way He quiets a terrible storm. you see the King amid the storms of nature. MESSIAH'S WORK AS COMPLEMENTARY TO HIS TEACHING. As they cross the sea, a great storm arises and threatens to sink their boat and drown them all. 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. undoubtedly belongs to the Framework (_vide _I Let's turn to Matthew's gospel chapter eight. Do we think they huddled, decided on a precise wording to use in their approach to waking Jesus, and then in unison or by representative said their one sentence? It will indicate that Jesus did the miracle not only to authenticate His claims, but also to build their faith. They awoke him with their prayers; Lord, save us, we perish. 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. Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. Then, after standing up, He reprimanded the winds and the lake, and they became incredibly calm. It is helpful also to get all the facts straight in the event before looking at the point of the story in the passage. But what a rebuke! Jesus has shown himself to be the Messiah Sunday School Lesson and Commentary Home. I. Christs sleep in the storm.His calm slumber is contrasted with the hurly-burly of the tempest and the fear of the crew. He never sets What happened while Jesus was travelling across the lake? When in a storm, the best thing to do is to cry out to Jesus. Note, Christ is a Nonesuch; every thing in him is admirable: none so wise, so mighty, so amiable, as he. There was now as great a stillness in the hearts of those who looked on as there was in the elements round about them. It is a reminder that Jesus was truly human. They had been long acquainted with the sea, and never saw a storm so immediately turned into a perfect calm, in all their lives. CHAPTER 8 Jesus Christ (Parallels: Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25) Ordinarily, after a storm, there is such a fret of the waters, that it is a good while ere they can settle; but if Christ speak the word, not only the storm ceases, but all the effects of it, all the remains of it. Matthew records in Matthew 13. This is part of the overall presentation of the king in these chapters as one who has the authority to do all the things that He said He came to do. liturgy The journey to the other side would have normally taken a couple of hours. been pleased to employ in giving us the apostle Matthew's accou _CHRIST IN THE SHIP_ Whil MATTHEWNOTE ON MATTHEW 8:1 The Authoritative Power of the Messiah: But observe, when he went to sea, he had no yacht or pleasure-boat to attend him, but made use of his disciples fishing-boats; so poorly was he accommodated in all respects. By taking care of the troubling circumstances of life Jesus was able to take away their fears and build their faith in Him. Matthew 8:23. 2. Matt 8:23-27 (NIV) In our verses for today Christ demonstrates His commanding power even over the winds and the waves. 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. Contrasts. 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. It was the sleep of physical exhaustion after a hard days work. Upon this account, Christ is to be admired, that he has a commanding power even over winds and seas. Christs errand into the world was to save, but those only shall be saved that call on the name of the Lord, Ac 2:21. 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. You would discover them right away when you read the account in the three synoptic1_ftn1 gospels: Matthew 8:23-27 of course; Mark 4:37-41; and Luke 8:23-25. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples . 18 When Jesus saw a large crowd around him, he gave the order to go to the other side of the sea. 1 You will no doubt see the word synoptic frequently in studying the Gospels. I would not make too much of their following Him (some folks make a spiritual point out of some common statements), because the word is used even for the crowds of unbelievers who followed Him where He went. Christ may sleep when his church is in a storm, but he will not outsleep himself: the time, the set time to favour his distressed church, will come, Ps 102:13. Christ winnows men. We never read of Christs sleeping but at this time; he was in watchings often, and continued all night in prayer to God: this was a sleep, not of security, like Jonahs in a storm, but of holy serenity, and dependence upon his Father: he slept to show that he was really and truly man, and subject to the sinless infirmities of our nature: his work made him weary and sleepy, and he had no guilt, no fear within, to disturb his repose. St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: "it was A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. The other rebuke was but the sequel to this; its complement, as it were. Matthew 8:18-27 I myself was ready to take a group out on the lake in a boat but we had to cancel because there were fifteen foot waves on the other side. One day in teaching class I was instructing students about the form of their homework assignment. sing. 5:20; Luke 8:22-39). Jesus was accused of having a demon, but He cast out demons (Matt. All of nature is under His authority, indeed, everything is under His feet. Let Chapter 8, which opens the portion that comes before us tonight, is a But God is portrayed as mightier than the raging seas (Ps. Healing of Men Possessed by Devils. This is one reason why He chose to designate Himself as the Son of Man, a Messianic title from Daniel 7:13-14 to be sure, but also a way of describing Himself as the authentic man, invested with power, humble, obedient, and finally exalted. The disciplesapparently with some reluctanceenter a ship. The "boat" which He had possibly spoken of previously ( Matthew 8:18 ). It is also a sign of His calm conscience and pure heart. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 1. 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 the The church may be like to be drowned, and Christ may seem to neglect the matter.5. 65:5-7; 89:9; 107:23-32. THE STORM ON THE LAKE Bible study What manner of man is this? etc.David Dickson. THE STORMY SEA. CHAPTER 8 WAVERING DISCIPLES - Vss. The sea denotes the world, the winds It could have carried up to 15 men. 24 Behold, a violent storm came up on the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the waves, but he was asleep. Jesus is fast asleep. Others pretended to cure diseases, but he only undertook to command the winds. Very striking were its remoter results. Christian living 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. We are perishing!". The trip across the lake, or sea as it is referred to in our text, is followed by casting out demons in the region of the Gerasenes / Gadarenes, in each of the synoptic gospels. When evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake.". 1. 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. So Matthew uses their words to drive home his point that Jesus is truly unique, for He is sovereign over nature. "Behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea." This excited their astonishment (Mt 8:27); The men marvelled. politics Somewhere away from those navigating the vessel (note the word came in Matthew 8:25)somewhere, St. Mark says, as would be natural in such a storm (see above), in the hinder part of the vessel, with His head on a pillowHe was buried in sleep To us this is an affecting evidence of the true humanity of the Master, and of the serious effects of His many labours at times upon it. Then, after this Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves and they became calm. 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. 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. CONTENTS: Jesus heals a leper, the centurion's servant and Peter's It is the same power that stills the noise of the sea, and the tumult of fear, Ps 65:7. What other person can speak and have the winds and the waves obey His voice? All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. That sleep may have a symbolical meaning for us. The disciples are amazed at this power. THE STILLING OF THE TEMPEST (Mark 4:36 *, Luke 8:23). The Signs of the Kingdom - Matthew 8:1 - Matthew 9:1 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. Episode 10. A sudden and violent storm springs up, pouring water into the boat from the waves. AND WHEN HE WAS ENTERED INTO A SHIP, HIS DISCIPLES FOLLOWED The first thing that Jesus did in response to their request was to rebuke their weak faith: O you of little faith, why are you afraid? They were right to ask Jesus to save them--and their request shows that they had faith that He could save them. After this brief chastisement, Jesus, then got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. ( after ). Prayers Opening Prayer. 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! He slept not so much with a desire to be refreshed, as with a design to be awaked. Bible call to worship Now viewing scripture range from the book of Matthew chapter 8:23 through chapter 8:27. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us . Should they not, in any case, wake Him out of His sleep? They wake Jesus, hoping that He will do something about the storm and save them. Could they hope, in such a craft, to survive such a storm? The man was saying that someday he wanted to follow Jesus, when his father was dead and when he would be free to go. The text is brief, and we have already noted several things about it, so this part of the study should be brief as well. Why are ye fearful?8. His G846 disciples G3101 followed And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.' To them it would doubtless have a different look. Observe. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on . Their prayer has life in it, Lord, save us, we perish. The reason for this is the account of the calling of Matthew is reported in Matthew 9:9, but it would have to have been before these events on and around the sea for the simple reason that Matthew was there. evening-there were other little ships-a great storm of wind the waves He slept at this time, to try the faith of his disciples, whether they could trust him when he seemed to slight them. It was in the evening (4:35); Jesus said, Let us pass over to the other side (4:35); there were other boats that went along side (4:36); Jesus was in the stern sleeping on a cushion (4:38); when Jesus rebuked the storm He said, Peace! Updated: Thu, 10/27/2022 - 17:55 By admin. Though we do not know how many, at least some disciples followed Him. hermneutik (techn) interpretive (art) < hermneuts interpreter], Abraham Joshua Heschel The Sabbath For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 4:35. 5-13 Compare Luk_7:1-10. It was the stillness of wonder; the hush of bewilderment; the silence of awe. 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. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.". beat into the ship He . Our Lord, as He took on Him our nature, so also He subjected Himself to our natural and sinless infirmities. Moses commanded the waters with a rod; Joshua, with the ark of the covenant; Elisha, with the prophets mantle; but Christ with a word. 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. A sudden and How came we ever to question His love? WIFE'S MOTHER AND MANY OTHERS. Those who are passing with Christ over the ocean of this world, must expect storms. The ship or fishing-boat, i.e. This becomes the powerful thrust of the passage to all subsequent believers. 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 at sea, and to be in storms there. The story comes in a series of reports about Jesus authority in various areassickness, demons, death, and sin. mountain gorges, are notor Matthew 8:1. What is being saved? 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. THE LEPER CLEANSED. The storm was so great that the boat was being covered with the waves. 23. 1-4. [1.] What is the meaning of Matthew 8:21-22? Matthew 9:1-8. The disciples wake Him and ask Him to save them. personal of His righteousness; the sublimest code of morals ever proclaimed on _When he was come down from the mountain, great The king of that country was a Buddhist and was thoroughly intolerant to everything foreign, and Christ is definitely foreign to a Buddhist. Home / Commentary / Matthew / Matthew Chapter 8 / Matthew 8:23-27. The disciples marvel at the authority of Jesus - even the elements obey Him! .(2:5-9). WONDERING DISCIPLES - Vss. 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 did not rebuke them for waking Him to ask Him to save them, but for waking Him in fear. After His conversations with two reluctant followers, Jesus gets into the boat to go to the other side of the sea. Those who are passing with Christ over the ocean of this world, must expect . 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. 23 Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. Professed disciples tested. (Matthew 8:1 .) Christianity And, behold, there came a leper and Are you not worth much more than they? So the demons begged Him, saying, "If You cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of swine.". 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