Nothing is impossible for Him. _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the Behold the man, in his human nature, sleeping! Of course, in the Old Testament, this is descriptive of the LORD God. been pleased to employ in giving us the apostle Matthew's accou _CHRIST IN THE SHIP_ And they went and woke him up, saying, "Lord, save us! Matthew 8:2327 demonstrates Jesus' authority over nature. It will indicate that Jesus did the miracle not only to authenticate His claims, but also to build their faith. A question that may very well have been accompanied by others. By faith we might see through the storm to the quiet shore, and encourage ourselves with hope that we shall weather our point. Their admiration of Christ; What manner of man is this! 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 . 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 destroy relationships or make my plight worse. So with all three accounts we have a full picture of what took place. It is how we refer to the first three Gospels that have the same basic presentation of the account of Jesus, although with variations. Jesus Calms the Storm. What other person can speak and have the winds and the waves obey His voice? of His righteousness; the sublimest code of morals ever proclaimed on 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. 26 He replied, You of little faith! 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.). The Storm on the Lake. The story comes in a series of reports about Jesus authority in various areassickness, demons, death, and sin. That idea was important in the Bible, for the seas were always the symbol of chaos. There arose a very great storm, Mt 8:24. 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. Fear is irrational if we can exercise faith. As they cross the sea, a great storm arises and threatens to sink their boat and drown them all. The men marvelled.11. Our prayer for deliverance from our troubles will be less and less out of fear and desperation and more out of confidence. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 4:35. 5-13 Compare Luk_7:1-10. They wake Jesus, hoping that He will do something about the storm and save them. Does He care for us at all? Luke, who did research in writing his gospel, traced the memory of something else that was said. wife's mother. Very effectual were its first consequences. 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. Maclaren, D.D. We are studying Matthew 8:23-27 for Sunday, June 13. He emphasizes this point with the exclamation And behold. How exactly calculated to begin quieting the storm of feeling within them! We will always struggle with fears in this life, because the world is not a safe place. His G846 disciples G3101 followed And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.' When Jesus calmed the storm, then, He was demonstrating that He has the power of heaven at His command. dat. St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: it was How do you feel? ", Sacred Space is a ministry of the Irish Jesuits. One student asked another, What did he say? And the answer was, He said, dont write on the back. Well, if we were looking for a dictated or recorded transcript, that is not what I said. The Lord sits upon the floods, and is mightier than the noise of many waters. Christ stilling the tempest.. comparison of these it would seem to follow that the miracle was not That will be a primary focus of the study. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 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. Matthew 8:23-27 New King James Version Wind and Wave Obey Jesus 23 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. Luke simply summarized it in a question to capture the essence of the rebuke. Sabbath rest is a foretaste of the rest that awaits us, and that God will provide in the fullness of time. (Matthew 8:23-27 KJV). Because people are perishing in spiritual chaos. Note. They came and wakened him. 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. 2 Even if the writers were relying on a separate and earlier source of Jesus sayings and works, as much of modern scholarship assumes, they still had the freedom to put it in their own words to suit their purpose, yet never making it say something Jesus did not say or mean. 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). I told them very specifically to write their work on only one side of the paper. Jesus Calms a Storm 23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 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. Observe, 2. 23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: "it was The first part is the storm on the sea and the disciples words to Jesus. p EXPOSITION This excited their astonishment (Mt 8:27); The men marvelled. Matthew's Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, and of the King. The voyage which followed was characterised by two principal features. Others pretended to cure diseases, but he only undertook to command the winds. The text is brief, and we have already noted several things about it, so this part of the study should be brief as well. It is a reminder that Jesus was truly human. Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. 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. time It is a simple misbelief to be too much afraid to perish in Christs company and service. Here In our story Jesus must have gotten into the boat in the region of Capernaum, on the north west shore, because He got out of the boat on the other side near Kursi (on the eastern shore about half way down the coast). Jesus Kyrie soson, Lord, save, became a part of the liturgical language of the church. 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. when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: And he open DISCIPLESHIP IN TRAINING What is there lacking except in your faith? in any co Matthew 8:16. Professed disciples tested. He can make a difference between small faith and no faith, and as He will reprove unbelief, so will He not despise the smallest measure of belief.9. There was a great calm (Matthew 8:26). 8:26 And He says to them, Barely-trusting guys, why are you intimidated?. The story is placed here in chapter 8 no doubt to be a part of this demonstration of Jesus authority. Observe. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. What a wondrous application of His power (6) And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Matthews just isnt the one. It is the proper thing to do. 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. 24 And look! 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? On the part of the disciples there was an agitated appeal. Now as for the sudden storms, these are fairly frequent. faith This is a miracle by Christ, demonstrating His power over the storm. Of the way in which He may be expected to bring them through their trials at last.Viz. 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. 1. II. (1.) Am I of little or of great faith? I have always been frightened by tornadoes. Now. His disciples followed him; the twelve kept close to him, when others staid behind upon the terra firma, where there was sure footing. Change). Jesus has also addressed a couple of would-be disciples, with remarks that underscore the costs of following Jesus. 1. Their petition is, Lord, save us. All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. He also had faith in His Fathers protection even in the midst of a violent storm upon the sea. He was the Messiah, the King of Heaven and Earth. 25 The disciples went and woke Him, saying, Lord, save us, were going to drown!. Bible study 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. While Jesus sleeps, a violent storm rages and the disciples are fearing for their lives. There was now as great a stillness in the hearts of those who looked on as there was in the elements round about them. THE LEPER CLEANSED. Our prayer leads us from love to knowledge, the knowledge of the The use of the word rebuke is interesting and deserves some study. This was the Messiah, the one everyone believed would be the Lord of all the earth. Gates of Prayer 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. Reflection, As that other man we meet in the Gospels, I beseech Jesus, 'Help my little faith, so weak yet so trusting'. (LogOut/ The disciples said all these things and probably more as well. and tempests shew the attempts of the wicked spirits to overturn the The forces of nature respond with a great calm. And now the disciples are astounded, and wonder who they are dealing with, because even wind and waves listen to / pay attention to Jesus. A gracious response.For gracious it wasmost graciousthough in the form of rebuke. And, behold, there came a leper and II. 3. When you pray you are not alone. 1. And when he was entered into a ship. We are perishing!. One thinks immediately of creation where by His word the LORD brought everything into existence, even including controlling the seas (Gen. 1). 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. 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. But what a rebuke! (G1684) , . 4). and the ship was covered with waves. [2.] 's narrative On the way He quiets a terrible storm. Where was our faith? ( after ). It was well they had him so near them. Jesus was tempted, like a man, but rebuked Satan (Matt. 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. See. Home / Commentary / Matthew / Matthew Chapter 8 / Matthew 8:23-27. Matthew inserts this group of events here; Mark and Luke TEXT: 8:23-27 CHARACTERS: Jesus, leper, centurion Matthew 8:2. Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25. 2. We are dealing with a sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee. Mt. To them it would doubtless have a different look. Sunday school 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 STILLS A TEMPEST ( Matthew 8:23-27 KJV) William Burkitt New Testament Observe here, 1. Who is this man, the disciples asked each other. is the fullest; note how both the others omit the reproach of Mark Their words are interesting: Lord, save us. In their experience this was a simple and urgent request. How came we ever to question His power? Jesus calmed the storm to encourage their faith (v. 26). This is a prayer that will never go unanswered and which echoes through my heart, touching my deepest desires. 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. related by S. Mark (Mar 1:40), and by Luke (Luke 5:12). And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. Matthew 8:23. _When he was come down from the mountain, great There was a great calm, all of a sudden. They seem to have needed constant experiences for their faith. We are perishing! Christian ideas and practices _Behold, there came a leper and worshipped him._ After Chapter s 8-9. When He did, the wind, the waves, the sea, everything became perfectly calm. 23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. Home COMMENTARY Lesson from Matthew 8:23-27? 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. 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. The disciples were afraid of dying. All motion was gone. community Upon arrival he casts out two demons. He replied, 'You of little faith, why are you so afraid?'" I. Though Christ is present, the storm comes, and He is sleeping through it. It is also a sign of His calm conscience and pure heart. But Jesus was sleeping. 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. Teach me that, Lord. This one truly has authority. greeting is one of peace. 24. (Matthew 8:23-27) By Ted Schroder, www.tedschroder.com January 8, 2017 "Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. had given them wise instruction. He attacked the cause of their danger; the spring of their fears. And they went and woke him, saying, Save, Lord; we are perishing.. _HILDA BRIGHT_ 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). abs._ (EGT) . 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 8:18-27 Save us is the language of faith; we perish is that of fear. . And often He answers our prayers in ways that we can only marvel, and say, What manner of man is this?. Imminent and sensible dangers will drive people to him who alone can help in time of need. What manner of man is this? etc.David Dickson. personal responsibility His dislike of their fears: Why are ye fearful? 2. 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). Church. The sea became severely agitated so the the parables which St. Matthew gives in chapter 13 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 Jesus is the savior people need. _And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples We are perishing! Like with so many other prayers we find in the Gospel, I may find that today this simple prayer resonates in my heart as I look at my family, my community, my country, our world. Choose the speed the daily prayer fades between stages. A double rebuke given by our Saviour. 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). 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. It need not be like that. 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. But be careful: they are not making things up to embellish the account. Mark, who relied on Peters report, recorded another. The boat which He had possibly spoken of previously (Matthew 8:18). And here Jesus is tired and sleeping, but He has control over nature (Matt. _dat. Christianity () of windthe waves beat into Ver 23. This story has long been valued by all true disciples of Christ. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); hermeneutics /hmnjutks/ (n.pl. As our evangelist is giving a collection of heali might be called a dative absolute; if taken multitudes followed him. (1.) 1. They said among themselves What kind of man is this that even the wind and the sea obey Him? Acts. 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. reading the Bible at a later point. 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. 26And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? 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