The men were amazed, and said, What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?. They left the crowd behind. Are you not worth much more than they? 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. worshipped him,_ Great multitudes often count for nothing; it is here or ther Matthew 8:1. having preached his sermon, and discovered his doctrine, says Jerome, Christ winnows men. What a wondrous application of His power (6) And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Matthew 9:1-8. I. 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 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. But a rearrangement of the order of the stories by Matthew for rhetorical or theological purposes is not a problem. He was exhausted from His ministry with the crowds, and so in the boat He was asleep during the storm. Centurion's Servant. In that story, Jesus rebuked the winds and the sea, and they obeyed him. alone makes the disciples (some of them skilled boatm II. Here we can simply note that it was Jesus who got into the boat (to escape the crowds) and the disciples followed Him. King James Version(KJV) I. Can we hope ever to get to the other side of this cloud? The awaking cry of fear.The broken abruptness of their appeal reveals the urgency of the case in the experienced eyes of these fishermen. Only God could control the weather, and Matthew uses that fact to demonstrate that Jesus is in fact God in human flesh. 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. 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. Christ had given sailing orders to his disciples ( Matt. Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. (2.) 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. When He did, the wind, the waves, the sea, everything became perfectly calm. _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the (2.) 5 This is followed by an intimation that, though rejected by His own, All this kind of material you can gather from a good dictionary. Even the winds and the waves obey Him!. The poor disciples, though used to the sea, were in a great fright, and in their fear came to their Master, Mt 8:25. He rebuked the winds and the sea (Matthew 8:26). 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. What pity was in it! He sleeps, but He never oversleeps, and there are no too-lates with Him. ILLUS - Divine intervention on Snoqualmie Pass. The two narratives that follow are brought together in all three In passages parallel to Matthew 9:9, both Mark 2:14 and Luke 5:27 describe Jesus's calling of the tax collector . The forces of nature respond with a great calm. And now the disciples are astounded, and wonder who they are dealing with, because even wind and waves listen to / pay attention to Jesus. faith hope and love Note, They who would learn to pray must go to sea. The disciples are amazed at this power. FEB 24 WILSON BOMBSHELL And now we know more about why so many people dislike Russell Wilson. time Christ could have prevented this storm, and have ordered them a pleasant passage, but that would not have been so much for his glory and the confirmation of their faith as their deliverance was: this storm was for their sakes, as Joh 11:4. construed as sing.) 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. The disciples wake Him and ask Him to save them. Jesus was sleepin _aor. CHAPTER 8. Uniform Series CHAPTER 8 Storms in the voyage-even when sailing according to the 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. In Matthew 14, he sends the disciples ahead by themselves. Their words are interesting: Lord, save us. In their experience this was a simple and urgent request. II. an opportunity presented itself of displaying miracles, thereb JESUS GOT INTO THE BOAT. A gracious response.For gracious it wasmost graciousthough in the form of rebuke. The first one is that Matthew says that the disciples cried out to Jesus Lord, save us. Over the next several years they treated and preserved it. 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. Was it lack of discernment? Matthew 8:23-27 (my translation) 23 As he boarded the boat, his students followed him. Matthew says that Jesus said to them, You of little faith, why are you so afraid? Mark says, Why are you so afraid? _Storm on the lake_ (Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25). LEADER OF MEN AND RULER OF NATURE I have always been frightened by tornadoes. is the fullest; note how both the others omit the reproach of Mark [< Gk. Luke 14:26-27, John 12:26 . 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. Why are ye fearful?8. They "follow" Jesus into the "boat" (R. V.). personal responsibility section to matter which resembles that of Mark and Luke, and The disciples ask the Lord to save them in the storm (23, 24). 27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! 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 . Matthew inserts this group of events here; Mark and Luke Matthew 8:23-27. who followed Him must be ready to put all other considerations to JESUS STILLS THE STORM (8:23-27). out his material haphazardly. On the part of the disciples there was an agitated appeal. DISCIPLES IN DANGER . They were amazed, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?" Matthew 8:23-27. [1.] Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. 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. act. It is the basic cry to the Lord for help by a needy people. clearly, no one. CHAPTER 8 They wake Jesus, hoping that He will do something about the storm and save them. exegesis In addition to the items mentioned above, Mark adds some more information. Matthew is mentioned in Matthew 9:9 and Matthew 10:3 as a tax collector who, while sitting at the "receipt of custom" in Capernaum, was called to follow Jesus. of His ministry summarised as teaching and preaching and healing _Excursion to the eastern shore with its incidents_ (Mark 4:35 to Mark MATTHEW 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples foll. The disciples, several of whom were experienced fishermen, were unable to bring the boat safely to shore and became fearful for their lives. 8:23-27 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. Be made clean." His leprosy was cleansed immediately. 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.". Maclaren, D.D. Now observe here. Matthew 8:23-27 - Stilling the Storm 194 Matthew 8:28-34 - Healing the Gadarene Men 196 Matthew 9:1-8 - Healing the Paralyzed Man 199 . His discovery of the cause and spring of their fears; O ye of little faith. Jesus is fast asleep. (1.) _When he was come down from the mountain, great The Healing of the MATTHEWS *GOSPEL What is it being saved from? Their admiration of Christ; What manner of man is this! 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 His presence exempteth not His disciples from trouble and danger.3. The authority that Jesus has is usually demonstrated by His mighty works, His miracles. "What he meant was: 'If you have faith enough, all difficulties can be solved, and even the hardest task can be accomplished.' Faith in God is the instrument which enables men to remove the hills of difficulty which block their path." On the one hand, as natural to men who did not know how many moments they had to live, it was exceedingly brief and abrupt. CHARACTERS: Jesus, leper, centurion Matthew 8:2. But be careful: they are not making things up to embellish the account. As our evangelist is giving a collection of heali might be called a dative absolute; if taken And they went and woke him up, saying, "Lord, save us! One thinks immediately of creation where by His word the LORD brought everything into existence, even including controlling the seas (Gen. 1). It was the stillness of wonder; the hush of bewilderment; the silence of awe. 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. at a later point. examples of its benefits. 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. Should we be baptized in Jesus' name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)? Whenever sozo is used, it is important to ask three questions. And they came to Him and woke Him, saying, Save us, Lord; we are perishing! He said to them, Why are you afraid, you men of little faith? Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm. When Jesus calmed the storm, then, He was demonstrating that He has the power of heaven at His command. *MIRACLES WHEN JESUS HEALED PEOPLE 8:19:38 And, behold, there came a leper_ He might bring the Kingdom nearer to His people, and give them He shows them and us the reason for overwhelming fear as being the deficiency in our faith. Matthew 5:1, JESUS CALMS THE STORM MATTHEW 8:23-27; MARK 4:35-41; LUKE 8:22-25; Jesus has also addressed a couple of would-be disciples, with remarks that underscore the costs of following Jesus. when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: And he open DISCIPLESHIP IN TRAINING SHIP. International Sunday School. The story is placed here in chapter 8 no doubt to be a part of this demonstration of Jesus authority. Matthew does a great job contrasting the "little faith" of the disciples with the "great faith" of those coming to Jesus to be healed. Now as for the sudden storms, these are fairly frequent. The ship in which And yet the disciples were looking at a man, a human being, who had some special kind of authority over nature. As they cross the sea, a great storm arises and threatens to sink their boat and drown them all. He was the Messiah, the King of Heaven and Earth. 1.) In fact, throughout the ancient Near East the sea was the symbol of Sheol, the abyss, the evil enemy. Matthew 8 Resources. They did not want to drown. Christ had given sailing orders to his disciples (Mt 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 affronted there. STILLING OF THE TEMPEST. Now viewing scripture range from the book of Matthew chapter 8:23 through chapter 8:27. Christian ideas and practices The Lesson of the Storm - Matthew 8:23-27. It could have carried up to 15 men. The Lord sits upon the floods, and is mightier than the noise of many waters. What can get lost in this account is the fact that Matthew 8:23-27 precedes it. Their response is amazement! There was a great calm, all of a sudden. There arose a very great storm, Mt 8:24. The storm was so great that the boat was being covered with the waves. All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. Matthew 8:23-27 The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. Jesus also gives brief teachings about the hard road of following Him on earth. 12). By taking care of the troubling circumstances of life Jesus was able to take away their fears and build their faith in Him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. While it may seem obvious in this instance that His disciples were not asking Jesus to save their spirit from Hell to Heaven, whenever we encounter sozo or a similar salvation passages, it is important to always use the context to answer these three questions to make sure we are interpreting it correctly. He attacked the cause of their danger; the spring of their fears. Jesus rebuke of the disciples is contrasted with Jesus rebuke of the storm. hope CHAPTER 8 Ver. "L A SHIP. Context Summary. 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. () of windthe waves beat into Ver 23. It is a beautiful illustration of His ways of dealing with those that are His. I told them very specifically to write their work on only one side of the paper. On the way He quiets a terrible storm. It hearkens back to what He told them recently in the Sermon on the Mount. "Behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea." 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. study questions Even something like the story of the battle of Deborah against Sisera (Judg. And they took Him along in a boat, just as He was. 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. . 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. Now. And Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead." -Matthew 8:21-22. Ensuring your father had a proper burial was among the . And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. He is also listed among the twelve, but without identification of his background, in Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15 and Acts 1:13. Christ stilling the tempest.. _And, behold, a leper,_ &c. This same miracle is He is saying essentially the same thing that Matthew said. (2.) Observe, (1.) Not exactly a sales pitch. victoria principal andy gibb; bosch battery charger flashing green light HIS DISCIPLES - Not merely 6. The great Baptist Missionary Adoniram Judson was in a Burmese prison for preaching the gospel. To them it would doubtless have a different look. 24. Psalm 16:1-4 meaning. The 29th psalm is also a good one to connect with this study. Both Matthew and Mark included Jesus question about their being afraid. As He lay asleep He showed the weakness of manhood; but He woke to manifest the power of indwelling Divinity. 4). Judaism The fishing villages of Capernaum and Bethsaida so frequently mentioned in the gospels were on the north west and north shores of the lake. 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 . multitudes followed him. says that Jesus crossed the sea on the evening of the day the pa Matthew 8:23. And the contrasts in this passage reflect the conflicts in the gospel itself, for Matthew likes to contrast Jesus with the limitations of ordinary people. How came we ever to question His love? The event took place after Jesus and His disciples had crossed the Sea of Galilee and Jesus had calmed the storm ( Matt 8:23-27, Mark 4:36-4 and Luke 8:22-25) The demoniacs had been living in the tombs and came out ( Matt 8:28, Mark 5:2, Luke 8:27) The demons spoke to Jesus ( Mat 8:29, Mark 5:7, Luke 8:28) Jesus drove the demons out of the men . 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 is now on display in a lovely new museum there on the shores of the lake at Genneseret. It was. But it gives us also a clue that the storm, although only a storm, is a symptom of something else about nature. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on . 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. While the disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee, a great storm arose. From a On the other hand, as men feeling their need of all the sympathy and help that they could possibly obtain in their awful extremity, there was something like a tone of reproachalmost of complaintnot to say of accusation itselfin their words. 1. He might truly be a man, but He is also clearly the Son of Man (see Matt. 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 both stories: The disciples are in a boat. Matthew 8:23-27. 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 there arose a great tempest in the sea . Faith is holding fast to the truth of God's Word. the waves; and he was sleeping. 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. him. This fact seems to explain much that we read of in this case. Why are you so afraid? Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. For additional references, see Pss. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. The freshwater sea is only about 13 miles long and 8 miles across. That is, the eastern shore, home of the Decapolis City of Hippos, a Gentile city. The men in the boat, who had previously witnessed Jesus heal lepers and all manners of diseases, and who saw Him cast out demons were amazed. There arose a very great storm, Mt 8:24. He would be accepted by the nations, as is the case in the book of texts that aren't in the lectionary And He casts all into the form of a question, thus softening rebuke, and calming their terrors by the appeal to their common sense. John has a different view of the life of Christ and so is not always being paralleled. St. Mark and St. And, behold, there came a leper and HIS DISCIPLES, probably the Twelve, though others followe Matthew 8:23 THE CENTURION'S SERVANT HEALED. He shares three examples of Jesus miraculously healing people during His ministry in Capernaum. [3.] All of nature is under His authority, indeed, everything is under His feet. THE STORM ON THE LAKE The use of the word rebuke is interesting and deserves some study. That idea was important in the Bible, for the seas were always the symbol of chaos. Observe, They call him, Lord, and then pray, Save us. 0 . 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. 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. He emphasizes this point with the exclamation And behold. 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. gratitude Benson Commentary. Matthew 8:23-27 Mark 4:35-41 Luke 8:22-25. The word that calms the storm.Christ yields to the cry of an imperfect faith, and so strengthens it. Their prayer has life in it, Lord, save us, we perish. It is said that one day Anne, Judson's wife, came to visit with . The disciples fear and panic is contrasted with Jesus sleeping on the boat. 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