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. Judaism The disciplesapparently with some reluctanceenter a ship. 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Spurgeon Gems - C. H. Spurgeon Sermons & Other Resources Calming storms on the sea is a divine attribute, most specifically mentioned in Psalm 65:7, Psalm 89:9, and Psalm 107:25-29. 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. For insights into the account of Jesus calming the tempestuous sea, see the commentary for Mark 4:35-41. Jesus was tempted, like a man, but rebuked Satan (Matt. Theme: This passage teaches seven principles about trusting our sovereign Lord while we're in the midst of the storms of life. HEALING OF THE _When he was come down from the mountain, great Was it lack of discernment? Of course not. violent squall, such as these small inland seas, surrounded with But God is portrayed as mightier than the raging seas (Ps. 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. He never sets 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. 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. All Scripture quotes, unless otherwise indicated, are from the New King James Version.) They follow Jesus into the boat (R. V.). Jesus Calmed the Sea. DISCIPLES IN DANGER . It is hard to thrill or entertain or keep the attention of people long today. The Storm on the Lake. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on . Shall we ever do so again? The fishing villages of Capernaum and Bethsaida so frequently mentioned in the gospels were on the north west and north shores of the lake. When he was entered into the ship Being, as is said above, about to cross the lake; his disciples followed him Even as many as were desirous of learning of him, and could get a passage, either in that vessel or any others that were near. One of the best known stories in the Gospels is that of Jesus calming the storm on the lake. he had given, reading the Bible Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. 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. Great storms of doubt, and fear in the soul, under the power of the spirit of bondage, sometimes end in a wonderful calm, created and spoken by the Spirit of adoption. At the end of His denunciations, He calls them "snakes" and "brood of vipers" (verse 33). _When he was come down from the mountain, great David turns to the Lord for his safety and refuge and acknowledges that the only path to true safety is in the Lord. Be made clean." His leprosy was cleansed immediately. Jesus rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith and calms the storm. The voyage which followed was characterised by two principal features. Is it beyond Him to help us? 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. Matthew 14:22-33 needs to be read in parallel with the Stilling of the Storm account in 8:23-27, but we want to keep the two stories straight. 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. Very effectual were its first consequences. 2. Observe how lovingly our Lord meets an imperfect faith. How easily this was done, with a words speaking. The reason of it; Even the winds and the sea obey him. HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He A rebuke, first, to the disciples themselves. ship where they were to suffer. construed as sing.) I told them very specifically to write their work on only one side of the paper. And He casts all into the form of a question, thus softening rebuke, and calming their terrors by the appeal to their common sense. But what a rebuke! There is a sense in which Jesus is absent from the disciples. _Storm on the lake_ (Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25). LEADER OF MEN AND RULER OF NATURE Matthew remembers one thing that was said and records that. _Behold, there came a leper and worshipped him._ After All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. _When the even was come, they brought unto him many that Being weary, He falls asleep.4. 1.) () of windthe waves beat into Ver 23. CHARACTERS: Jesus, leper, centurion Matthew 8:2. The story comes in a series of reports about Jesus authority in various areassickness, demons, death, and sin. 27 The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? religion Jesus then decides to take His ministry to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee to the Greco-Roman province called the Decapolis. . 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. The men were amazed, and said, What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?. you, a great upheaval arose on the sea, so that the boat was hidden by Matthew 8:28-34. He also had faith in His Fathers protection even in the midst of a violent storm upon the sea. 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. 24. Matthew 8:28. "L A SHIP. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH. Matthew 8:23. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 4:35. 5-13 Compare Luk_7:1-10. We do not know if the two men who approached Jesus got into the boat with Him or if they decided to stay. 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. She arose from the bed and began to Jesus power over all nature is referred to at the very beginning of the Book of Hebrews, for it begins by reminding us that Jesus is sustaining all things by His powerful (spoken) word (1:3). They were in a panic when they came to Him, not in confidence. With nowhere else to turn, they came to Him and woke Jesus, saying Save us, Lord; we are perishing! Matthew uses the Greek word typically translated save. It is sozo (G4982). an opportunity presented itself of displaying miracles, thereb JESUS GOT INTO THE BOAT. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. It was. Now the boat would not be a large one. II. The other rebuke was but the sequel to this; its complement, as it were. 23. The story of casting out demons in the land of the Gadarenes, as told in Luke, is the lectionarys gospel reading for the same Sunday in year C. In other words, the lectionary picks out one of three versions of the story in each case. meaning Prior to Jesus' condemnation of the religious hypocrites, they had been following Him to test Him and . FAITHFUL Matthew 8:23-27 INTRODUCTION It is hard to amaze people today. And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?". AND WHEN HE WAS ENTERED INTO. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch Masters orders. 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. We have already discussed the boat and the storm so that we do not need to reiterate that now. When the sayings were particularly important teachings, or teachings that were repeated frequently, then they might put more of the exact phrasing in their gospel reports. MATTHEW 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples foll. Ye, my disciples? 1. It is a simple word made up of syn, with, and optics, vision, sight. _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the How came we ever to question His power? Matthew 8:23 - 8:27. 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 third is the disciples amazement and their words about Jesus. 3. 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. _And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples 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. It had not been much about, if he had gone by land; but he chose to cross the lake, that he might have occasion to manifest himself the God of the sea as well as of the dry land, and to show that all power is his, both in heaven and in earth. WONDERING DISCIPLES - Vss. And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?(Matthew 6:25-27). This is at once one of the This seems to be in response to the press of the crowd, and makes sense of the otherwise sudden reference to the boat in verse 23. That idea was important in the Bible, for the seas were always the symbol of chaos. REFERRING to Matthew 4:23, we find the work of Christ at the beginning 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. Those who are passing with Christ over the ocean of this world, must expect . You see that particular mention is made of this one special case, and, Here Observe. For He is not only their teacher: He 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. They "follow" Jesus into the "boat" (R. V.). The other accounts describe their fear more than Matthew, but you can hear it in their words to Jesus in Matthews account as well: Were going to drown. A number of these men were experienced fishermen, who had been on the lake in storms before. Waves crashed over the boat. It can do no harm, and, for the present, may blow as it listeth, while He gives the trembling disciples a lesson. . The second section is Jesus rebuke of the disciples and then the calming of the storm. ( after ). Longfellow is rightrain comes at different times to all of us. Jesus questions the disciples fear, calls them little faiths same word as last week and then rebukes or warns the wind and the waves. Read Matthew 8:23 - 27. Does He care for us at all? for the Savior and the Twelve apostles, the disciples who accompanied LOVE IN ACTION (Matthew 8:1-34) semi-independent confeder GENERAL CHARACTER. Your email address will not be published. over the wind and the waves. exegesis justice Which was got ready by his We are perishing!" And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. Verses 23-27. It is the proper thing to do. having preached his sermon, and discovered his doctrine, says Jerome, Jesus is the savior people need. Why are ye fearfultimorousye little-faithed souls? How exactly calculated to begin quieting the storm of feeling within them! What they are being saved to is more time to physically live on earth. The text is brief, and we have already noted several things about it, so this part of the study should be brief as well. The other two evangelists seem to refer this to the disciples . 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. 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 these nature miracles, though, Jesus was demonstrating what God had intended for humans to be. The disciples fear and panic is contrasted with Jesus sleeping on the boat. when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: And he open DISCIPLESHIP IN TRAINING 3.) We will always struggle with fears in this life, because the world is not a safe place. (Matthew 8:1 .) He that can do this, can do anything, can do enough to encourage our confidence and comfort in him, in the most stormy day, within or without, Isa 26:4. This tells us about the cosmic scope of Jesuss authority. Luke both place the incident after the series of parables which St. Behold the It was the evening after Matthew's Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, and of the King. I. (1.) Now as for the sudden storms, these are fairly frequent. In a way, their request for Him to save them already had answered who this one was. 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". Part. 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. 4, 5) would be of interest as well since God caused a huge thunderstorm to assist Israel. In that story, Jesus rebuked the winds and the sea, and they obeyed him. Image: St. Be still! (4:39); and the disciples were terrified (4:41) and asked Who is this? (4:41). This theme of controlling the seas was stressed in Job 38:8-11. What manner of man is this? etc.David Dickson. 2. followed him. the waves; and he was sleeping. As a child, I had many nightmares about tornadoes. 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. Thru the Bible takes the listener through the entire Bible in just five years, threading back and forth between the Old and New Testaments. (30-32) Jesus casts the demons into a herd of swine. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . The Winds and the Waves Obey His Will (Matthew 8:23-27) Storms terrify many people. But it gives us also a clue that the storm, although only a storm, is a symptom of something else about nature. When Jesus calmed the storm, then, He was demonstrating that He has the power of heaven at His command. Let us consider the insincerity of the multitude. What is the meaning of those who were raised to life at Jesus' death (Matthew 27:52-53)? And, look While the disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee, a great storm arose. 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. 8). Why are you so afraid? Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. How came we ever to question His love? We return in this Stilling of the waves. wisdom TEXT: 8:23-27 Jesus comments on the smallness of their faith and calms the . And yet the disciples were looking at a man, a human being, who had some special kind of authority over nature. Faith is holding fast to the truth of God's Word. I. At its deepest it is about 160 feet deep, depending on the fluctuation over the years. He emphasizes this point with the exclamation And behold. were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits, with his And, behold, there came a leper and 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. HEALING OF PETER'S And here Jesus is tired and sleeping, but He has control over nature (Matt. evening-there were other little ships-a great storm of wind the waves (Judges 6:13). The natural cosmos obeyed the voice of its Creator who spoke it into existence (Genesis 1, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16). Christ winnows men. This story is similar to Matthew 8:23-27, where a storm threatened to sink the boat while Jesus slept. The journey to the other side would have normally taken a couple of hours. There were also other boats with Him. 4). The faith that delighted the Lord Jesus is the absolute assurance that God is true to His spoken Word and to His written Word. I. Christs sleep in the storm.His calm slumber is contrasted with the hurly-burly of the tempest and the fear of the crew. And, behold, there came a leper_ GODHEAD, in his divine nature, rebuking the winds and sea. Matthew 5:1, JESUS CALMS THE STORM MATTHEW 8:23-27; MARK 4:35-41; LUKE 8:22-25; 1. The first one is that Matthew says that the disciples cried out to Jesus Lord, save us. We are perishing!" 26 And he said to them, "Why are . The ground of their appeal lay in the unexpected attitude of their Master and Lord at that time. They who by faith are interested in the eternal salvation wrought out by Christ, may with a humble confidence apply themselves to him for temporal deliverances. INTRODUCTORY WORDS Everything was to be subjected to mankind (Gen. 1:27,28). 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. While Jesus sleeps, a violent storm rages and the disciples are fearing for their lives. FEB 24 WILSON BOMBSHELL And now we know more about why so many people dislike Russell Wilson. See. That will be a primary focus of the study. love II. WIFE'S MOTHER AND MANY OTHERS. II. MESSIAH'S WORK AS COMPLEMENTARY TO HIS TEACHING. Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. 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. *MIRACLES WHEN JESUS HEALED PEOPLE 8:19:38 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. (Matthew 8:26) EXPLAIN. Section 16 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. Others pretended to cure diseases, but he only undertook to command the winds. He might truly be a man, but He is also clearly the Son of Man (see Matt. Think about it. The ship or fishing-boat, i.e. Storms in the voyage-even when sailing according to the 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 ). 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. Afterward their amazement is on who this one is. 2. (Delivered Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Bethany Bible Church. This story has long been valued by all true disciples of Christ. Hence, the question, Why are you afraid? It is a rhetorical question not meant to be answered, but meant to tell them that since He was there they had nothing to fear. him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep. The storms obey when Jesus says "Peace, be still. Upon this account, Christ is to be admired, that he has a commanding power even over winds and seas. eveningthere were other boats with Hima great storm We are dying!" multitudes followed him. 3. of CHRIST. This indicates the severity of this storm. He attacked the cause of their danger; the spring of their fears. Those who are passing with Christ over the ocean of this world, must expect storms. You can begin the study at any time. Whenever sozo is used, it is important to ask three questions. Each gospel writer includes some of the things that happened there in the boat. 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. And behold, there arose a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the . And Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead." -Matthew 8:21-22. So when they had come out, they went into the herd of swine. 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. The Lord seems to sleep, when he permits his Church What a beautiful representation is here given of the two-fold nature There was a great calm (Matthew 8:26). 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; What other person can speak and have the winds and the waves obey His voice? What is an excitement or fad today is quickly gone tomorrow. CHAPTER 8. 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. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Dr Ross joined the faculty of Beeson Divinity School in 2002 as Beeson Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew. JESUS STILLS A TEMPEST Structure. The sea denotes the world, the winds 1 a When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. 1. Benson Commentary. In Matthew 14, he sends the disciples ahead by themselves. That strange blending of opposites is often repeated by us. And there arose a great tempest in the sea . Matthew mosaic, All Hallows, Allerton, by Rodhullandemu [CC BY-SA] via Wikimedia Commons. He shares three examples of Jesus miraculously healing people during His ministry in Capernaum. Where was our faith? His presence exempteth not His disciples from trouble and danger.3. Luke, who did research in writing his gospel, traced the memory of something else that was said. (1.) And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples . Jesus was sleepin _aor. What is there really to fear? Out on the Sea of Galilee in a boat, Jesus is sleeping soundly. faith hope and love So the demons begged Him, saying, "If You cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of swine.". They had never seen anything like this. The 29th psalm is also a good one to connect with this study. But Jesus was sleeping. He was exhausted from His ministry with the crowds, and so in the boat He was asleep during the storm. Sunday School UGP. Matthew 8:23-27 meaning. A vessel making for the East would be especially exposed to that wind; and the waves raised by it would naturally drive over its prow so as to cover the decks of such a boat where it had them, and fill it where it had none (Matthew 8:24; Mark 4:37). personal 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. Sleeping soundly others pretended to cure diseases, but he has a commanding power even over winds seas... 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