An agitated appeal.The occasion of this was a great tempesta sort of convulsion (a ) in that sea. In these nature miracles, though, Jesus was demonstrating what God had intended for humans to be. He was likely tired from the long day of preaching, dealing with the crowds, healing, and casting out demons. Could they hope, in such a craft, to survive such a storm? For insights into the account of Jesus calming the tempestuous sea, see the commentary for Mark 4:35-41. What they are being saved to is more time to physically live on earth. While the disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee, a great storm arose. There is a sense in which Jesus is absent from the disciples. Be made clean." His leprosy was cleansed immediately. CONTENTS: Jesus heals a leper, the centurion's servant and Peter's Now. For He is not only their teacher: He 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. What a wondrous application of His power (6) And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 8:23-27 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. We might read verse 25 on two levels: in the plain context of the story, the disciples are crying out for Jesus to do something. evening-there were other little ships-a great storm of wind the waves PREVIOUS NEXT. As they cross the sea, a great storm arises and threatens to sink their boat and drown them all. These narratives make a large leap forward in the (2.) A question that may very well have been accompanied by others. It was the sleep of physical exhaustion after a hard days work. Gospels; but St. Mark and St. Luke place them, as we have seen, after *MIRACLES WHEN JESUS HEALED PEOPLE 8:19:38 of His ministry summarised as teaching and preaching and healing _Excursion to the eastern shore with its incidents_ (Mark 4:35 to Mark As a child, I had many nightmares about tornadoes. undoubtedly belongs to the Framework (_vide _I Let's turn to Matthew's gospel chapter eight. But as you are studying Matthews account, only the points that Matthew makes should be your basic Bible study, because you are studying the passage in the way he wrote it in his gospel. And behold, there arose a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the . We will always struggle with fears in this life, because the world is not a safe place. The Lord sits upon the floods, and is mightier than the noise of many waters. It is interesting to note that here Jesus answered their prayer/plea and calmed the storm even though they had little faith. Any turning to Him in prayer is an act of faith. over the wind and the waves. THE LEPER CLEANSED. Jesus has also given instructions to cross to the other side of the lake, in verse 18. Their plea is, We perish; which was, [1.] Of the way in which He may be expected to bring them through their trials at last.Viz. So the demons begged Him, saying, "If You cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of swine.". 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 had never seen anything like this. And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. The fifth chapter of Gates of Prayer Jesuss rebuke of the disciples serves as a wakeup call to them. 16:21-23; based on Daniel 7:13-14). 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 . Great multitudes often count for nothing; it is here or ther Matthew 8:1. The boat which He had possibly spoken of previously (Matthew 8:18). . Matthew 8 Resources. Professed disciples tested. 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 . 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. What pity was in it! The disciplesapparently with some reluctanceenter a ship. the parables which St. Matthew gives in chapter 13 personal responsibility Turn to Matthew 8:23-27 and follow with me as I read our text for this morning. Tuesday in the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time. 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. 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. It is easy to see how these men--some of them seasoned fishermen--would have been terrified in a storm in a boat like that. There was a great calm (Matthew 8:26). REFERRING to Matthew 4:23, we find the work of Christ at the beginning . and the ship was covered with waves. But the men marvelled. 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. p EXPOSITION King James Version(KJV) I. 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. followed him. 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 . 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 . Jesus Christ Why are things with us thus? call to worship Luke 14:26-27, John 12:26 . It is a sign of His true manhood, of His toil up to the very edge of His strength. Nothing is impossible for Him. Read Matthew 8:23 - 27. are often in perils there, to reflect that they have a Saviour to For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 4:35. 5-13 Compare Luk_7:1-10. He rebuked the disciples (Mt 8:26); Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? And the surface of the lake is about 600 feet below sea level. Matthew 8:18-27 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. says that Jesus crossed the sea on the evening of the day the pa Matthew 8:23. Note, Christ will save none but those that are willing to take him for their Lord; for he is a Prince and a Saviour. It is a reminder that Jesus was truly human. Behold the man, in his human nature, sleeping! 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. One thinks immediately of creation where by His word the LORD brought everything into existence, even including controlling the seas (Gen. 1). CHAPTER 8 It is a simple misbelief to be too much afraid to perish in Christs company and service. St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: "it was She arose from the bed and began to And, behold, there came a leper and They said among themselves What kind of man is this that even the wind and the sea obey Him? "L A SHIP. Because people are perishing in spiritual chaos. Christ winnows men. 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. alone makes the disciples (some of them skilled boatm II. Mark, who relied on Peters report, recorded another. (Parallels: Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25) What is an excitement or fad today is quickly gone tomorrow. They were amazed, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?" Matthew 8:23-27. 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. He would be accepted by the nations, as is the case in the book of The disciples fear and panic is contrasted with Jesus sleeping on the boat. Let Chapter 8, which opens the portion that comes before us tonight, is a striking illustration as well as proof of the method which God has who followed Him must be ready to put all other considerations to JESUS STILLS THE STORM (8:23-27). Let the sinners in Zion be afraid, let heathen mariners tremble in a storm, but you shall not be so. 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. That means the valley drops sharply to the desert region in such a short distance. He chose to go by water. So when they had come out, they went into the herd of swine. Of course, in the Old Testament, this is descriptive of the LORD God. Matthew 8 follows the conclusion of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-2). CHAPTER 8 Ver. through his teaching (chs. Jesus is fast asleep. Jesus is fast asleep. The fishing villages of Capernaum and Bethsaida so frequently mentioned in the gospels were on the north west and north shores of the lake. 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. Matthew 8:23-27. The Lord seems to sleep, when he permits his Church What a beautiful representation is here given of the two-fold nature 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. earth; the counterpart of the legislation on Mount Sinai; C CHRONOLOGY. Faith is holding fast to the truth of God's Word. 5 This is followed by an intimation that, though rejected by His own, Matthew 5:1, JESUS CALMS THE STORM MATTHEW 8:23-27; MARK 4:35-41; LUKE 8:22-25; Bible study Should we be baptized in Jesus' name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)? ship where they were to suffer. clearly, no one. they sailed was probably a small open boat with sails, such as was What they are being saved from is physical death, by drowning. 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. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. II. Lesson Text: Matthew 8:23-27. He is saying essentially the same thing that Matthew said. . Jesus sleep is significant to consider for a moment. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. "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." MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH. Matthew 8:23. Note, Christ is a Nonesuch; every thing in him is admirable: none so wise, so mighty, so amiable, as he. personal faith In fact, archaeologists found a first century fishing boat of this kind a few years ago. 27 The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? In this case, what is being saved is the disciples physical lives. 8:26 And He says to them, "Barely-trusting guys, why are you intimidated?". The magna charta of Christ's Kingdom: the unfolding 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. Matthew remembers one thing that was said and records that. And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?". Matthew 8:23-27 - World English Bible. It is a beautiful illustration of His ways of dealing with those that are His. 1 You will no doubt see the word synoptic frequently in studying the Gospels. He had not rebuked their weak faith simply to point out their weakness; He had rebuked their faith in order to show a weakness that He was now about to resolve. Matthew 8:23-27 meaning. 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. sing. Your email address will not be published. Matthew Chapter 8. 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? 24 A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 65:5-7; 89:9; 107:23-32. Image: St. International Sunday School. We do not follow a simple itinerant preacher from Galilee; we follow Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of God. HIS DISCIPLES FOLLOWED HIM into the ship, and th And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 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. Think about it. 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. 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. _And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples It is said that in the Middle Ages people were amazed by power, wealth and pageantry. 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. Luke says that one day Jesus said to His disciples, Let us go over to the other side of the lake (8:22); He fell asleep (8:23); and when the storm came up they were in great danger (8:23). 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. What other person can speak and have the winds and the waves obey His voice? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. _Storm on the lake_ (Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25). 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