In this case, what is being saved is the disciples physical lives. The disciples found out bit by bit what kind of man this is'. 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.. As water filled the hull, Jesus was asleep. What a wondrous application of His power (6) And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. What is the storm-tossed sea that threatens my spiritual existence? situations they would get to know Jesus; by hearing him and watching him with Christian ideas and practices Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? CONTENTS: Jesus heals a leper, the centurion's servant and Peter's In prayer 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Jesus has also addressed a couple of would-be disciples, with remarks that underscore the costs of following Jesus. . The text is brief, and we have already noted several things about it, so this part of the study should be brief as well. His presence exempteth not His disciples from trouble and danger.3. freedom had given them wise instruction. The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary, Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary, College Press Bible Study Textbook Series, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch, G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible, Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible, Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols), Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, The Great Commentary of Cornelius Lapide, Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith. Talk to Jesus about the storms that are in your life today. Casting-out demons at Gadara. II. 25And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. No sooner was the storm up, but their fears were up, and they were as much overset with their boisterous passions, as the vessel was with the tempestuous winds; and accordingly Christ rebukes the tempest within, and then the tempest without: first he calms their hearts, and then the seas. To control them was to show sovereignty over the chaos that was in the universe. HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He Matthew 8:23-27. violent squall, such as these small inland seas, surrounded with His discovery of the cause and spring of their fears; O ye of little faith. _And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed It was, however, the boat from which he had been teaching (Mark 4:36). 23. 23 Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. Jesus sleep is significant to consider for a moment. reading ENTERED INTO A CHAPTER 8 I stay with these words, pleading for Jesus' help. Note, Christ is a Nonesuch; every thing in him is admirable: none so wise, so mighty, so amiable, as he. Even the winds and the waves obey Him!. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. Matthew's Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, and of the King. At its deepest it is about 160 feet deep, depending on the fluctuation over the years. of him. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Here, not only do we have a seeing of Gods power present in Jesus but we have a witnessing of the Creators power in actual operation on the water-element. Reflection, Throughout these episodes we see Jesuss power over sickness, His power over a storm, and His power over the spiritual realm. texts that aren't in the lectionary 'Why are you afraid, you of little faith?' (Judges 6:13). *MIRACLES WHEN JESUS HEALED PEOPLE 8:19:38 Was it lack of discernment? he calms us too, maybe not immediately but when we really need him he is But it was their fear that betrayed the weakness of their faith. The ground of their appeal lay in the unexpected attitude of their Master and Lord at that time. Jesus gets into the boat to go to the other side of the sea and His disciples follow 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. He slept not so much with a desire to be refreshed, as with a design to be awaked. Afterward their amazement is on who this one is. And when he had entered into the ship, his disciples followed him.24. Luke both place the incident after the series of parables which St. Matthew 8:2327 demonstrates Jesus' authority over nature. (Note the words gave commandment in Matthew 8:18.) The message of the passage is rather straightforward: Jesus has authority over nature. The disciples wake Him and ask Him to save them. exegesis When the storm came up, He was asleep, but they were in a panic. As they crossed, Matthew tells his readers that a great storm suddenly arose on the sea. 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? 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. 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. I. people, they would understand and appreciate and love him more. multitudes followed him. The disciples were afraid of dying. Instead, he simply exercised divine authority in daily lifelike when he literally commanded a storm to be still and all of nature hastened to obey him (Matthew 8:23-27). Judaism And when He was entered into a ship, His disciples followed Him. love We might imagine Mom or Dad saying cut it out! to the kids bickering in the back seat of the car. 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. Lord, save us! CHAPTER 8 An agitated appeal.The occasion of this was a great tempesta sort of convulsion (a ) in that sea. 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. Chronologically, though, it has to come later in Jesus ministry, probably in the fall of the second year of his ministry (fall of 31 A.D.). 23. The church must believe Christ to be God and able to deliver them. prayer That psalm describes a thunderstorm growing in the Mediterranean Sea and sweeping inland over Lebanon, causing damage to the trees and shaking the hills with an earthquake. So with all three accounts we have a full picture of what took place. of His righteousness; the sublimest code of morals ever proclaimed on Where was our faith? 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. And, lo, there was a great swell in the sea, so that the ship was covered with the billows: and he was asleep.25. The fifth chapter of section to matter which resembles that of Mark and Luke, and Not the winds only but the waves are silent. Note the contrasts here. The word that calms the storm.Christ yields to the cry of an imperfect faith, and so strengthens it. Luke 8:22-25. Christianity The poor disciples, though used to the sea, were in a great fright, and in their fear came to their Master, Mt 8:25. Note, They who would learn to pray must go to sea. When He did, the wind, the waves, the sea, everything became perfectly calm. What pity was in it! He shares three examples of Jesus miraculously healing people during His ministry in Capernaum. 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. How came we ever to question His love? Mark 4:35; Luke 8:22. I. Their petition is, Lord, save us. Whenever sozo is used, it is important to ask three questions. The Professed disciples tested. Martin Buber I and Thou Surely they could have seen a sudden calm too if that had been the case. Then, after this Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves and they became calm. Jesus Calms a Storm 23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. Observe here, 1. Observe, (1.) Uniform Series In different _When he was come down from the mountain, great 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. Our Lord, of set purpose, will lead His disciples into dangers, for the stirring up and trial of their faith, and for evidencing His own glory.2. And behold, there arose a great te And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. theology By faith we might see through the storm to the quiet shore, and encourage ourselves with hope that we shall weather our point. He shows them and us the reason for overwhelming fear as being the deficiency in our faith. Section 16 First, it should help us to build our faith, our confidence in Christ. Many would be content to go the land-way to heaven, that will rather stand still, or go back, than venture upon a dangerous sea; but those that would rest with Christ hereafter must follow him now wherever he leads them, into a ship or into a prison, as well as into a palace. MATTHEW 8:23-34 LESSON: ASTONISHING AUTHORITY February 10, 2019 HISTORY/ INTODUCTION: 8:14-17 THE HEALING OF PETERS MOTHER-IN-LAW Jesus came to Peters house and saw that his wifes mother (Peters mother-in-law) was lying down sick with fever. He delays His help that He may try our faith and quicken our prayers. 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. Upon arrival he casts out two demons. If so, was my faith weakened or strengthened by having this experience? They were amazed, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him? 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). While the disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee, a great storm arose. _When the even was come, they brought unto him many that Matthew 8:23. 5:20; Luke 8:22-39). Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. Jesus Words. Stilling of the waves. semi-independent confeder CHRONOLOGY. 23 Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 26 Jesus responded, Why are you afraid? Which was got ready by his disciples, or hired by them for his use, according to the directions he had given, his disciples followed him. Mark, who relied on Peters report, recorded another. He also had faith in His Fathers protection even in the midst of a violent storm upon the sea. Many that have true faith are weak in it, and it does but little. Jesus calmed the storm to encourage their faith (v. 26). 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. The disciples ask the Lord to save them in the storm (23, 24). We return in this The boat which probably to their nautical eyes seemed too small for its work. He was the Messiah, the King of Heaven and Earth. darkness - in the storms of life. Jesus rebuked the disciples for their weak faith. Being weary, He falls asleep.4. 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. The story as told in Mark is the lectionarys gospel reading for the fourth Sunday after Pentecost year B (that is, in a couple of weeks). Now as for the sudden storms, these are fairly frequent. meaning Mt. The storm is contrasted with the calm after the miracle. For He is not only their teacher: He _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the II. From a The power and grace of Jesus Christ put forth for their succour: then the Lord Jesus awaked, as one refreshed, Ps 78:65. politics (LogOut/ Was it want of concern? the science or art of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures. Contrasts. HEALING OF PETER'S 2. 25 And they went and woke him, saying, Save us, Lord; we are perishing. 26 And he said to them, Why are you afraid, O you of little faith? 1. But Jesus was sleeping. 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. are often in perils there, to reflect that they have a Saviour to . 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. Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27 Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational A Helper In The Time Of Storm Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011 based on 4 ratings | 8,635 views Sometimes God leads His children into storms. But as is often the case in the gospels, words like this are retained in the Christian community with added meaning. Jesus then decides to take His ministry to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee to the Greco-Roman province called the Decapolis. he had given, prayer, conversation and reading can all enhance and increase our knowledge And if we can go into the next story, the disciples question about who this one is will be contrasted with the demons who knew exactly who He is. He did not rebuke them for waking Him to ask Him to save them, but for waking Him in fear. 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. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. What manner of man is this? etc.David Dickson. Our prayer for deliverance from our troubles will be less and less out of fear and desperation and more out of confidence. GADARENE DEMONIACS As we will see, the men in the boat didnt fully catch on to who Jesus was until after He rose from the dead. Jesus spoke directly to the natural order of the elements and the weather. Matthew 8, Wesley's Explanatory Notes, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, produced by John Wesley between 1754 and 1765, has stood the test of time. best- MATTHEWS GOOD NEWS 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. act. What is my attitude towards my own death? All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. On the way He quiets a terrible storm. Behold the CLOSER READING: In verse 24, the storm that happens is literally a quake the Greek word that gives us our words seismograph and seismic. music These are times when Jesus seemed 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. Our Lord, as He took on Him our nature, so also He subjected Himself to our natural and sinless infirmities. They did not want to drown. Christ and his disciples no sooner put forth to sea, but dangers attend and difficulties do accompany them: a tempest faith hope and love Not the waves only but the lingering swell by which such waves were usually followed. Note lastly, That the disciples faith was lessened by their fear: fear is generated by unbelief, and unbelief strengthened by fear; as in things natural there is a circular generation, vapours beget showers, and showers vapours; so it is in things moral, nothing can cure us of fear, till God cures us of unbelief; Christ therefore takes an effectual method to rid the disciples of their fears, by rebuking their unbelief. What other person can speak and have the winds and the waves obey His voice? He has no rebuke for their rude awaking. A simple illustration. That idea was important in the Bible, for the seas were always the symbol of chaos. sing. THE STORM ON THE LAKE But 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. 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. 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. As He lay asleep He showed the weakness of manhood; but He woke to manifest the power of indwelling Divinity. examples of its benefits. What might you say to Jesus? JESUS STILLS A TEMPEST Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. Why are you so afraid? Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. 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. What does Jesus say to you? Jesus What about me? The story is placed here in chapter 8 no doubt to be a part of this demonstration of Jesus authority. When you pray you are not alone. Shall we ever do so again? And here Jesus is tired and sleeping, but He has control over nature (Matt. Jesus is the savior people need. Why are ye fearful?8. Bible That means the valley drops sharply to the desert region in such a short distance. His disciples followed him; the twelve kept close to him, when others staid behind upon the terra firma, where there was sure footing. hermeneutics word, and healed all that were sick:_ The disciples fear and panic is contrasted with Jesus sleeping on the boat. (1.) The writer to the Hebrews quotes from that 8th psalm, and then says, Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him, but we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor . Jesuss rebuke of the disciples serves as a wakeup call to them. Jonah slept through the storm because his conscience was stupefied; but Christ as a tired child laying its head on its mothers lap. been pleased to employ in giving us the apostle Matthew's accou _CHRIST IN THE SHIP_ It is now on display in a lovely new museum there on the shores of the lake at Genneseret. Christ reproved them first, and then delivered them; this is his method, to prepare us for a mercy, and then to give it us. One day in teaching class I was instructing students about the form of their homework assignment. small open row boat, large enough Lord of wind and sea, the one in whom all was created is the one who creates striking illustration as well as proof of the method which God has The disciples said all these things and probably more as well. The Healing of the Leper. 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). But be careful: they are not making things up to embellish the account. (2.) He slept at this time, to try the faith of his disciples, whether they could trust him when he seemed to slight them. verb is superfluous. The church may be like to be drowned, and Christ may seem to neglect the matter.5. There is the terror of the disciples and the composure of Jesus who is asleep! Jesus questions the disciples fear, calls them little faiths same word as last week and then rebukes or warns the wind and the waves. MATTHEW 8:1 The journey to the other side would have normally taken a couple of hours. (1.) One of the best known stories in the Gospels is that of Jesus calming the storm on the lake. But it gives us also a clue that the storm, although only a storm, is a symptom of something else about nature. history. They had been with Jesus for over a year now (judging from the chronology); they should have had more confidence after hearing all His teachings and seeing all the miracles He did (little faith is also used in 6:30; 14:31; 16:8; 17:20; and Luke 12:28). Were going to drown! 25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, Lord, save us! Of course, in the Old Testament, this is descriptive of the LORD God. 2. in any co Matthew 8:16. Let us consider the insincerity of the multitude. How came we ever to question His power? But Jesus was sleeping. Learn thence, That the presence of Christ itself doth not exempt his disciples and followers from trouble and danger: here is a great tempest about the disciples ears, though Christ was in their company. Similarly, but a little more problematic, Jesus rebuke of the disciples is stated differently in the gospels. This little passage is rather straightforward in its structure. This is the background we need as we turn to Matthew 8:23-27. Enquire into the reasons of your fear, and weigh them.. 1. Observe, 3. 27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! And the surface of the lake is about 600 feet below sea level. This is the short episode in Matthews gospel where Jesus stills the storm. [Some questions on the text are here.] CHARACTERS: Jesus, leper, centurion Matthew 8:2. Matthew Chapter 8. As our evangelist is giving a collection of heali might be called a dative absolute; if taken Matthew 8:23-27. 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. Mark 4:35-41. Either way, the peril was great. 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 story has long been valued by all true disciples of Christ. 1. 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. "Behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea." 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 Bible study THE STILLING OF THE TEMPEST (Mark 4:36 *, Luke 8:23). Matthew 8:24. 1. Here was faith mixed with human frailty: they had faith in his power, that he could save them; but being asleep, they concluded he must awake before he could save them: whereas though his human nature was asleep, yet his divine nature neither slumbered nor slept. Ye, my disciples? The use of the word rebuke is interesting and deserves some study. 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). 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, Getting Spiritually Fit 1 ( Corinthians 9:24-27), Steps to Biblical Reconciliation (Luke 17:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21). Little more problematic, Jesus rebuke of the Kingdom, and HEALED all that were sick: the... 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