examples of its benefits. wisdom Of course, in the Old Testament, this is descriptive of the LORD God. 8:26 And He says to them, Barely-trusting guys, why are you intimidated?. It is also a sign of His calm conscience and pure heart. His dislike of their fears: Why are ye fearful? 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. Gospels; but St. Mark and St. Luke place them, as we have seen, after It was only when the disciples called on Jesus that he responded. Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay. What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him? (Matthew 8:27). Jesus then decides to take His ministry to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee to the Greco-Roman province called the Decapolis. Stilling of the waves. Not the winds only but the waves are silent. But that is certainly what I meant, put in other words that the fellow student would understand better (he was not in the habit of listening well). beat into the ship He _a ship_ Rather, THE ship or fishing-boat, i. e. the boat which Jesus Think about it. 25 The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, Lord, save us! darkness - in the storms of life. word, and healed all that were sick:_ 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Kyrie soson, Lord, save, became a part of the liturgical language of the church. The Storm on the Lake. This one truly has authority. Matthew 8:2327 demonstrates Jesus' authority over nature. Out on the Sea of Galilee in a boat, Jesus is sleeping soundly. A sudden and violent storm springs up, pouring water into the boat from the waves. The disciples fear for their lives and wake Jesus to ask Him to save them. 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. Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 () of windthe waves beat into Ver 23. This fact seems to explain much that we read of in this case. And, behold, there came a leper and Upon arrival he casts out two demons. Note. The storm was so great that the boat was being covered with the waves. Now the boat would not be a large one. He might bring the Kingdom nearer to His people, and give them 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. (1.) II. Here you see the King amid the storms of nature. exegesis I have always been frightened by tornadoes. The first part is the storm on the sea and the disciples words to Jesus. Jesus sleep is significant to consider for a moment. 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. Jesus comments on the smallness of their faith and calms the storm with a rebuke. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. 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. Christ rebukes his disciples fears; Why are ye fearful? 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. 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 But the disciples plea Lord, save us, we are perishing! voices Matthews theology, too. 2. (1.) Bible All motion was gone. It is helpful also to get all the facts straight in the event before looking at the point of the story in the passage. 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. (2.) But it should encourage us to know that even the closest disciples of Jesus were not much different at times. 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. 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. A stillness more than the stillness of peace, though doubtless, in their circumstances, that would be blessed and deep. (Matthew 8:5 .) This sermon offers guidance and solace to fellow storm travelers. The Winds and the Waves Obey His Will (Matthew 8:23-27) Storms terrify many people. And so his wording is meant to convey that the disciples did not have enough faith. Decapolis was a The Stilling of the Tempest. Nothing is impossible for Him. What is it being saved from? His discovery of the cause and spring of their fears; O ye of little faith. What is it being saved to? Mt. And he said to them, Why are you afraid, O men of little faith?. You are part of a global community. but dangers attend and difficulties do accompany them:. through his teaching (chs. grace (2.) Have there been times of turbulence when Jesus (God) seemed uninterested, uncaring? But a rearrangement of the order of the stories by Matthew for rhetorical or theological purposes is not a problem. 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. 27But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! This little passage is rather straightforward in its structure. St. Mark and St. 24And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. It will indicate that Jesus did the miracle not only to authenticate His claims, but also to build their faith. Matthews just isnt the one. 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). We have already noted how the speeches give us the meaning of the flow of the story. Christian ideas and practices It is helpful to keep that in the back of your mind. p EXPOSITION His disciples followed him; the twelve kept close to him, when others staid behind upon the terra firma, where there was sure footing. 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. CHAPTER 8 Jesus was sleepin _aor. It was well they had him so near them. Verse 23. 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. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. But She arose from the bed and began to 23. thru Ver. So its remarkable that Jesus is sleeping. The authority that Jesus has is usually demonstrated by His mighty works, His miracles. (2.) to go to Decapolis by boat across the Sea of Galilee. The story is placed here in chapter 8 no doubt to be a part of this demonstration of Jesus authority. Observe here, 1. There was a great calm, all of a sudden. A question that may very well have been accompanied by others. Jonah slept through the storm because his conscience was stupefied; but Christ as a tired child laying its head on its mothers lap. 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. ( after ). The men marvelled.11. evening-there were other little ships-a great storm of wind the waves Both Matthew and Mark included Jesus question about their being afraid. I ask God for the grace to face death peacefully, whether it be close at hand or far in the future. 25 The disciples went and woke Him, saying, Lord, save us, were going to drown!. The psalm closes by reminding the reader that God sat sovereignly at the great Flood (Gen. 6-8). This is a prayer that will never go unanswered and which echoes through my heart, touching my deepest desires. Jesuss tranquility in the boat is, perhaps, a demonstration of what it means not to worry or be anxious about how things are going to turn out. Luke simply summarized it in a question to capture the essence of the rebuke. prayer, conversation and reading can all enhance and increase our knowledge I. Afterward their amazement is on who this one is. 23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. worship, What alls here: notes, quotes, questions, and thoughts on what I read from where I read it . 1. 'Lord save us, we are perishing!' abs._ (EGT) . Many of us have often found ourselves swamped by huge waves of apathy, terror, doubt, despair, addiction, and distraction. 3. A simple illustration. HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He II. 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. Storms in the voyage-even when sailing according to the Second, our faith may be expressed in our prayers to Him, Lord, save us from any of the dangers and troubles of life that we face. 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. It has all the marks and signatures of a miracle upon it; it is the Lords doing, and is marvellous in their eyes. On the part of the Saviour a gracious response. Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25. always used. . And, look The awaking cry of fear.The broken abruptness of their appeal reveals the urgency of the case in the experienced eyes of these fishermen. TEXT: 8:23-27 I ask for simple trust, and share in the Apostles' wonder at the power present in the person of Jesus. 2.) Luke both place the incident after the series of parables which St. Boat is. Jesus Words. But if we work through the passage now, section by section, we may observe certain things that help us gain the message. 23 Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. It is the basic cry to the Lord for help by a needy people. Behold the man, in his human nature, sleeping! earth; the counterpart of the legislation on Mount Sinai; C Matthew 8:23 There was a great calm (Matthew 8:26). A rebuke, first, to the disciples themselves. We are feeling swamped by the waves, while God apparently sleeps, not really interested or aware of our lot. They said among themselves What kind of man is this that even the wind and the sea obey Him? This was the Messiah, the one everyone believed would be the Lord of all the earth. When I was four, a tornado went through our Have there been occasions in my own life when I invoked the Lords help and he restored peace and calm to my troubled waters? They did not want to drown. Jesus is the second Adam, as the Bible expresses it, beginning another racethe righteous seed. He shares three examples of Jesus miraculously healing people during His ministry in Capernaum. Jesus We have already discussed the boat and the storm so that we do not need to reiterate that now. 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. By taking care of the troubling circumstances of life Jesus was able to take away their fears and build their faith in Him. He replied, 'You of little faith, why are you so afraid?'" Jesuss rebuke of the disciples serves as a wakeup call to them. (2.) CHAPTER 8 Ver. Q. We are dealing with a sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee. Third, the more we see the power of the Lord, both in the Bible and in the experiences of believers around us (and in our own lives), the more our confidence will grow. What assurance as well! Observe, (1.) It is a simple misbelief to be too much afraid to perish in Christs company and service. 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 So, taking the three gospels together we get a wonderful reflection of their fear and the chaos in the boat. Matthew 8:23-27 Theme: This passage teaches seven principles about trusting our sovereign Lord while we're in the midst of the storms of life. When I was four, a tornado went through our subdivision. 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). I let my look rest on the desperate situations in my present life, or that of the world, and let this cry well up from the depths of my heart. Observe, 3. Note, Christ will save none but those that are willing to take him for their Lord; for he is a Prince and a Saviour. [3.] Was it lack of discernment? Were going to drown! Their words are interesting: Lord, save us. In their experience this was a simple and urgent request. Matthew showed Jesus authority by what he taught in Chapter s 5-7. A double rebuke given by our Saviour. Sea The boat that Jesus used to cross the sea was probably around this size. Observe how lovingly our Lord meets an imperfect faith. [1.] The effect of Jesus powerful command was to calm the storm on the sea, but also to calm their fears. The church must believe Christ to be God and able to deliver them. The power and grace of Jesus Christ put forth for their succour: then the Lord Jesus awaked, as one refreshed, Ps 78:65. 27 The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? The Healing of the Who is Jesus to me? The glory of the deliverance which Christ doth give to His people in their greatest strait is marvellous and far above all that they can apprehend ere it come. Am I of little or of great faith? 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. 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. Q. followed him. The ship in which Christ and his disciples no sooner put forth to sea, but dangers attend and difficulties do accompany them: a tempest One thinks immediately of creation where by His word the LORD brought everything into existence, even including controlling the seas (Gen. 1). . Sabbath rest is a foretaste of the rest that awaits us, and that God will provide in the fullness of time. He attacked the cause of their danger; the spring of their fears. *MIRACLES WHEN JESUS HEALED PEOPLE 8:19:38 8:25 So [the disciples] approached and woke Him up saying, Lord save us! The story can also be looked at from the perspective of contrasts. Of the way in which He may be expected to bring them through their trials at last.Viz. 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. having preached his sermon, and discovered his doctrine, says Jerome, Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. 4:38. 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. 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. 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 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. Others pretended to cure diseases, but he only undertook to command the winds. As a child, I had many nightmares about tornadoes. This story has long been valued by all true disciples of Christ. Talk to Jesus about the storms that are in your life today. 12). A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 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). Similarly, but a little more problematic, Jesus rebuke of the disciples is stated differently in the gospels. This is the short episode in Matthews gospel where Jesus stills the storm. [Some questions on the text are here.] Note, They, and they only, will be found the true disciples of Christ, that are willing to go to sea with him, to follow him into dangers and difficulties. Our prayer for deliverance from our troubles will be less and less out of fear and desperation and more out of confidence. the parables which St. Matthew gives in chapter 13 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. As we will see, the men in the boat didnt fully catch on to who Jesus was until after He rose from the dead. over the wind and the waves. politics MATTHEWS *GOSPEL There is the terror of the disciples and the composure of Jesus who is asleep! 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. love Now Jesus is revealed in His power. (Note the words gave commandment in Matthew 8:18.) When He did, the wind, the waves, the sea, everything became perfectly calm. 93). The King passed down from the mountain and from teaching in order that HIS DISCIPLES FOLLOWED HIM into the ship, and th And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. But gradually as we learn more and more in the faith, as the disciples did over several years, we will become bolder and more confident in the Lord (look at the confidence of the disciples in Acts 2-4). But Jesus was sleeping. Of course not. Matthew 8:23-27 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 How do you feel? He sleeps, but He never oversleeps, and there are no too-lates with Him. This excited their astonishment (Mt 8:27); The men marvelled. 16:21-23; based on Daniel 7:13-14). Fear is irrational if we can exercise faith. suffered; I marvel at the calm with which they could respond. It is always good to pay close attention to the exact words of Jesus in a passage. As He and his disciples were in a small And yet the disciples were looking at a man, a human being, who had some special kind of authority over nature. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 4:35. 5-13 Compare Luk_7:1-10. In different 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. 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. Here was a man having dominion over the earth and the sea. Over the next several years they treated and preserved it. 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 St. Marks language (Mark 4:38) puts this very bluntly indeed. Matthew 8:23-27 Resume Prayer Some thoughts on today's scripture Many of us have often found ourselves swamped by huge waves of apathy, terror, doubt, despair, addiction, and The year was dry, and as the water of the lake was down they were able to see parts of a boat buried in the mud along the shore south of Capernaum--in the mud for 2,000 years! commonly used for fishing on the lake. personal Here Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. in any co Matthew 8:16. 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. (Matthew 8:23-27 KJV). ship where they were to suffer. (1.) Jesus rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith and calms the storm. _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the Mother Teresa, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, suffered worse crises than any I have There arose a very great storm, Mt 8:24. [2.] (G1684) , . Jesus is the savior people need. Here it simply reports that they went with Him in the boat. We return in this Very wise was its direction. This scene is often pictured and is a favourite for times of stress and of Matthew records in Matthew 13. Church. We might imagine Mom or Dad saying cut it out! to the kids bickering in the back seat of the car. 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. That idea was important in the Bible, for the seas were always the symbol of chaos. Why are things with us thus? 24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. 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