Decapolis was a 1.) he had given, 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. Though we do not know how many, at least some disciples followed Him. politics Be made clean." His leprosy was cleansed immediately. Matthew 8:23-34. act. 24. When He did, the wind, the waves, the sea, everything became perfectly calm. Nothing will be impossible for you" (Matthew 17:20). Both Matthew and Mark included Jesus question about their being afraid. And when He was entered into a ship, His disciples followed Him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch As He and his disciples were in a small Observe how lovingly our Lord meets an imperfect faith. they sailed was probably a small open boat with sails, such as was The power and grace of Jesus Christ put forth for their succour: then the Lord Jesus awaked, as one refreshed, Ps 78:65. Matthew 8:23-27. 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. He never sets 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. 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. The disciplesapparently with some reluctanceenter a ship. He emphasizes this point with the exclamation And behold. He was exhausted from His ministry with the crowds, and so in the boat He was asleep during the storm. been pleased to employ in giving us the apostle Matthew's accou _CHRIST IN THE SHIP_ Is it beyond Him to help us? Spurgeon Gems - C. H. Spurgeon Sermons & Other Resources It is helpful to keep that in the back of your mind. 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. Storms in the voyage-even when sailing according to the 2. I. Jesus was sleepin _aor. Very striking were its remoter results. () of windthe waves beat into Ver 23. That sleep may have a symbolical meaning for us. It is helpful also to get all the facts straight in the event before looking at the point of the story in the passage. By faith we might see through the storm to the quiet shore, and encourage ourselves with hope that we shall weather our point. Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat, but Jesus . 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. In that story, Jesus rebuked the winds and the sea, and they obeyed him. Then, after this Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves and they became calm. Jesus calmed the storm to encourage their faith (v. 26). He was likely tired from the long day of preaching, dealing with the crowds, healing, and casting out demons. Jesus comments on the smallness of their faith and calms the storm with a rebuke. The boat which probably to their nautical eyes seemed too small for its work. But building faith is a process, and so we have to be patient and continue to develop it. Sunday, June 13, 2021: "Delivered From Fear" Practical Points for Discussion (ISSL Curriculum) . through his teaching (chs. The two narratives that follow are brought together in all three For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the This becomes the powerful thrust of the passage to all subsequent believers. 8:27 And the men marveled, saying, "What sort of guy is this, that . And He casts all into the form of a question, thus softening rebuke, and calming their terrors by the appeal to their common sense. 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. We will always struggle with fears in this life, because the world is not a safe place. Jesus did not rebuke them for their request. What is being saved? Observe, (1.) alone makes the disciples (some of them skilled boatm II. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. hermeneutics 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. had given them wise instruction. Lesson Text: Matthew 8:23-27. What is an excitement or fad today is quickly gone tomorrow. _Storm on the lake_ (Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25). LEADER OF MEN AND RULER OF NATURE MESSIAH'S WORK AS COMPLEMENTARY TO HIS TEACHING. 1. Matthew 9:1-8. 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. (1.) Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him? (Matthew 8:27). When in a storm, the best thing to do is to cry out to Jesus. 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. There arose a very great storm, Mt 8:24. Because people are perishing in spiritual chaos. CHAPTER 8 Ver. Here it simply reports that they went with Him in the boat. Jesus was accused of having a demon, but He cast out demons (Matt. matthew 8 23 27 explanation matthew 8 23 27 explanation. TEXT: 8:23-27 These narratives make a large leap forward in the The disciples wake Him and ask Him to save them. 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 23. Their words are interesting: Lord, save us. In their experience this was a simple and urgent request. [< Gk. We are perishing!". We continue in our verse by verse Bible study in the Gospel of Matthew on Sunday Mornings with Pastor Gino Geraci at Calvary South Denver in Littleton CO. Th. section to matter which resembles that of Mark and Luke, and 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. 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. The storm is contrasted with the calm after the miracle. But that does not make much sense, for these seasoned sailors thought they were going to drown right up to the moment that Jesus calmed the storm. 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith . The boat that Jesus used to cross the sea was probably around this size. 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Christ, by commanding the seas, showed himself to be the same that made the world, when, at his rebuke, the waters fled (Ps 104:7-8), as now, at his rebuke, they fell. The disciples ask the Lord to save them in the storm (23, 24). 0 . All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. 27 The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? A FRIGHTENING SITUATION (Matthew 8:23-25) 23. Afterward their amazement is on who this one is. THE STORM ON THE LAKE. Jesus comments on the smallness of their faith and calms the . Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). [3.] 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. INTO A SHIP - This was on the Sea of Tiberias. HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He reading the Bible What is there really to fear? and the ship was covered with waves. This is a miracle by Christ, demonstrating His power over the storm. 8:26 And He says to them, "Barely-trusting guys, why are you intimidated?". 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 . Matthew 8:23-27. And Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead." -Matthew 8:21-22. (Matthew 8:5 .) What is the significance of the centurion saying, "Truly this was the Son of God" (Matthew 27:54)? 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. When evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake.". 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. He can carry Himself as one asleep, to the end He may be awakened by their prayers.6. Of course, some of the more liberal writers would say it was simply a coincidence that the sudden storm would also have a quick ending, and Jesus, knowing that, rebuked it at the right moment. Now viewing scripture range from the book of Matthew chapter 8:23 through chapter 8:27. Prayers Opening Prayer. 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. beat into the ship He . Kyrie soson, Lord, save, became a part of the liturgical language of the church. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. _dat. And, behold, there came a leper_ Their prayer has life in it, Lord, save us, we perish. He asks them why their faith is so small and . 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. The Healing of the We return in this 2.) Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25. Jesus Words. is the fullest; note how both the others omit the reproach of Mark The disciples fear and panic is contrasted with Jesus sleeping on the boat. A typical boat on the Sea of Galilee was relatively small. On the part of the disciples there was an agitated appeal. 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. Hot air can come up this valley quite suddenly and collide with the cooler air from Mount Hermon in the north of the valley, causing sudden storms on the lake. 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. III. Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. 12). Jesus is the savior people need. The other rebuke was but the sequel to this; its complement, as it were. him. Stilling of the waves. Kingdom Power Demonstrated. Our Lord, as He took on Him our nature, so also He subjected Himself to our natural and sinless infirmities. MATTHEWS *GOSPEL The "boat" which He had possibly spoken of previously ( Matthew 8:18 ). Everything was to be subjected to mankind (Gen. 1:27,28). 3. The wisest thing any disciple can do is follow Him wherever He leads. The Lord sits upon the floods, and is mightier than the noise of many waters. What they are being saved from is physical death, by drowning. The ship or fishing-boat, i.e. By taking care of the troubling circumstances of life Jesus was able to take away their fears and build their faith in Him. 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. Jesus Healed a Paralytic MATTHEW 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples foll. But here they were afraid. tempest arose, 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. (1.) 1 a When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. They had been long acquainted with the sea, and never saw a storm so immediately turned into a perfect calm, in all their lives. faith 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. 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. 25 The disciples went and woke Him, saying, Lord, save us, were going to drown!. worship. 65:5-7; 89:9; 107:23-32. Longfellow is rightrain comes at different times to all of us. The disciples are amazed at His power (v. 27). They "follow" Jesus into the "boat" (R. V.). How came we ever to question His power? Jesus touched her hand and the fever left her. Observe here, 1. The real hero in the story is Jesus whom the disciples worship (for the first time in Matthew) as the Son of God. 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 natural cosmos obeyed the voice of its Creator who spoke it into existence (Genesis 1, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16). THE STILLING OF THE TEMPEST (Mark 4:36 *, Luke 8:23). (Note the words gave commandment in Matthew 8:18.) Matthew 8:23-27. Why are things with us thus? 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. Psalm 8 had said that God made man a little lower than the angels and gave him dominion over creation. Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee knowing that a storm would threaten His safety and the safety of those entrusted to His care. They said among themselves What kind of man is this that even the wind and the sea obey Him? Matthew showed Jesus authority by what he taught in Chapter s 5-7. In Matthew 14, he sends the disciples ahead by themselves. 22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. I told them very specifically to write their work on only one side of the paper. King James Version(KJV) I. What manner of man is this? etc.David Dickson. When I was four, a tornado went through our subdivision. As water filled the hull, Jesus was asleep. an opportunity presented itself of displaying miracles, thereb JESUS GOT INTO THE BOAT. They left the crowd behind. Matthew 8:23-27 demonstrates Jesus' authority over nature. IV. It is said that one day Anne, Judson's wife, came to visit with . But the disciples plea Lord, save us, we are perishing! voices Matthews theology, too. Does He care for us at all? abs._ (EGT) . Part. 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. _When the even was come, they brought unto him many that Of all the gospel writers Matthew is the most orderly. And yet the disciples were looking at a man, a human being, who had some special kind of authority over nature. 23 When Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him. that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. _MIRACLE OF THE WIND AND WAVES MATTHEW 8:23-27:_ Jesus had power even The best authorities omit the definite article. best- MATTHEWS GOOD NEWS On the way He quiets a terrible storm. Let's pray together as we look at Matthew 8:18-22. Faith is holding fast to the truth of God's Word. It has all the marks and signatures of a miracle upon it; it is the Lords doing, and is marvellous in their eyes. 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. And when He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. _Behold, there came a leper and worshipped him._ After Christ stilling the tempest.. freedom Let the sinners in Zion be afraid, let heathen mariners tremble in a storm, but you shall not be so. II. 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. 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. What pity was in it! The psalm closes by reminding the reader that God sat sovereignly at the great Flood (Gen. 6-8). CHAPTER 8 We tend to panic . Now. HIS DISCIPLES, probably the Twelve, though others followe Matthew 8:23 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. He had already done miracles by His powerful word, and now here He did another over the storm. The language of their fear; they looked upon their case as desperate, and gave up all for lost; they had received a sentence of death within themselves, and this they plead, We perish, if thou dost not save us; look upon us therefore with pity.. 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 Jesus is the second Adam, as the Bible expresses it, beginning another racethe righteous seed. Martin Buber I and Thou mary nolan nashville, tennessee; simon every annastacia palaszczuk; Projetos. Think about it. . [1.] They were amazed, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?" Matthew 8:23-27. It is not large, but you could get twelve or so men into the boat fairly easily, but not a whole lot more. Note, They who would learn to pray must go to sea. It was the stillness of wonder; the hush of bewilderment; the silence of awe. HEALING OF THE That will be a primary focus of the study. 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. What is it being saved to? This excited their astonishment (Mt 8:27); The men marvelled. There are three parts, based on the three things that were said. It will indicate that Jesus did the miracle not only to authenticate His claims, but also to build their faith. and tempests shew the attempts of the wicked spirits to overturn the When storms come we tend to waver in our faith. It was the language of their fervency; they pray as men in earnest, that beg for their lives; it becomes us thus to strive and wrestle in prayer; therefore Christ slept, that he might draw out this importunity. II. (Matthew 8:1 .) Jesus then decides to take His ministry to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee to the Greco-Roman province called the Decapolis. Very effectual were its first consequences. 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. CLICK VERSE To go directly to that verse. 2 And then a leper * approached, did him homage, and said, "Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean." 3 He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, "I will do it. texts that aren't in the lectionary The disciples said all these things and probably more as well. Fri Feb 24 13:08:52 EST 2023. The story can also be looked at from the perspective of contrasts. 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. He turns to telling a series of dramatic stories to show Jesus' power and authority over every kind of disease, over demons, and even over the weather. I. There was now as great a stillness in the hearts of those who looked on as there was in the elements round about them. 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. A BOAT. This bark is the Catholic Church. As a child, I had many nightmares about tornadoes. (Matthew 8:26) EXPLAIN. commonly used for fishing on the lake. There was a great calm, all of a sudden. 8:25 So [the disciples] approached and woke Him up saying, "Lord save us! The Storm on the Lake. MATTHEW 8:1 Matthew 8:1 Matthew 8:2 . Here Uniform Series They had never seen anything like this. In fact, throughout the ancient Near East the sea was the symbol of Sheol, the abyss, the evil enemy. Matthew 8:23-27 . you, a great upheaval arose on the sea, so that the boat was hidden by The Signs of the Kingdom - Matthew 8:1 - Matthew 9:1 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. hope Matthew inserts this group of events here; Mark and Luke In these nature miracles, though, Jesus was demonstrating what God had intended for humans to be. Centurion's Servant. Not the waves only but the lingering swell by which such waves were usually followed. Required fields are marked *. Let us consider the insincerity of the multitude. It is now on display in a lovely new museum there on the shores of the lake at Genneseret. In form, of course,and in effect alsothis was to them a rebuke. In fact, archaeologists found a first century fishing boat of this kind a few years ago. And, behold, there came a leper and Throughout these episodes we see Jesuss power over sickness, His power over a storm, and His power over the spiritual realm. violent squall, such as these small inland seas, surrounded with Ye, my disciples? Was it want of concern? 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. The gentle remonstrance.There is something very majestic in the tranquillity of our Lords awakening, and, if we follow Matthews order, in His addressing Himself first to the disciples weakness, and letting the storm rage on. He rebuked the disciples (Mt 8:26); Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? It is used usually against things that ought not to be, such as the weak faith of the disciples. There was a great calm (Matthew 8:26). 1-4. Jesus sleep is significant to consider for a moment. The Lesson of the Storm - Matthew 8:23-27. He rebuked the winds and the sea (Matthew 8:26). The freshwater sea is only about 13 miles long and 8 miles across. prayer He shares three examples of Jesus miraculously healing people during His ministry in Capernaum. Home / Commentary / Matthew / Matthew Chapter 8 / Matthew 8:23-27. 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. Jesus was tempted, like a man, but rebuked Satan (Matt. For additional references, see Pss. Jesus rebuke of the disciples is contrasted with Jesus rebuke of the storm. Their admiration of Christ; What manner of man is this! Matthew 5:1, JESUS CALMS THE STORM MATTHEW 8:23-27; MARK 4:35-41; LUKE 8:22-25; This is the short episode in Matthews gospel where Jesus stills the storm. 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