The faith which Christs disciples had in His Godhead was little in comparison of what they had ground for. Professed disciples tested. They had never seen anything like this. He replied, 'You of little faith, why are you so afraid?'" She arose from the bed and began to On the part of the Saviour a gracious response. Verse 23. And when He was entered into a ship, His disciples followed Him. 5:20; Luke 8:22-39). 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. How came we ever to question His power? After this brief chastisement, Jesus, then got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. Am I of little or of great faith? Imagine yourself in the boat with Jesus. Then, after this Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves and they became calm. study questions Have there been occasions in my own life when I invoked the Lords help and he restored peace and calm to my troubled waters? AND WHEN HE WAS ENTERED INTO A SHIP, HIS DISCIPLES FOLLOWED disciples, or hired by them for his use, according to the directions (Note the words gave commandment in Matthew 8:18.) Jesus spoke directly to the natural order of the elements and the weather. As they crossed, Matthew tells his readers that a great storm suddenly arose on the sea. Is it beyond Him to help us? 24 And look! As Matthew is proving with his gospel, this man was God, the One who created the wind and the waves and all things. Teach me that, Lord. How effectually it was done? As we will see, the men in the boat didnt fully catch on to who Jesus was until after He rose from the dead. 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. 23. Jesus is the savior people need. 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 2.) THE CENTURION'S SERVANT HEALED. INTRODUCTORY WORDS The best authorities omit the definite article. Being weary, He falls asleep.4. examples of its benefits. 23. thru Ver. And that is certainly true here, for without the speeches we have a storm, the disciples panic, Jesus calming the storm, and the disciples amazement. He was the Messiah, the King of Heaven and Earth. 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. All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. Imminent and sensible dangers will drive people to him who alone can help in time of need. ENTERED INTO A CHAPTER 8 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. CHARACTERS: Jesus, leper, centurion Matthew 8:2. 24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. And they went and woke him up, saying, "Lord, save us! The Healing of the Leper. They are not contradictory statements; they are not discrepancies. GODHEAD, in his divine nature, rebuking the winds and sea. books Very effectual were its first consequences. 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. 27. Of the way in which He may be expected to bring them through their trials at last.Viz. Either way, the peril was great. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. Moses commanded the waters with a rod; Joshua, with the ark of the covenant; Elisha, with the prophets mantle; but Christ with a word. 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. Does being in the boat with a sleeping Jesus resonate in any way with situations in my own life? 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. Calming storms on the sea is a divine attribute, most specifically mentioned in Psalm 65:7, Psalm 89:9, and Psalm 107:25-29. Jesus rebuked the disciples for their weak faith. I ask God for the grace to face death peacefully, whether it be close at hand or far in the future. Where was our faith? is the fullest; note how both the others omit the reproach of Mark CHAPTER 8 Ver. JESUS STILLS A TEMPEST 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). It is a reminder that Jesus was truly human. 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. together. I. 27 The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? _And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples 8). The word that calms the storm.Christ yields to the cry of an imperfect faith, and so strengthens it. First, it should help us to build our faith, our confidence in Christ. And when he had entered into the ship, his disciples followed him.24. history. The lake is about seven miles across at its widest (it is shaped like a harp, which is what it is called in Hebrew: Kinnereth). 1-4. So Matthew uses their words to drive home his point that Jesus is truly unique, for He is sovereign over nature. Even the winds and the waves obey Him!. But Jesus was sleeping. 5 This is followed by an intimation that, though rejected by His own, (Matthew 8:23-27 KJV). Christ winnows men. 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. 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 . The other changes are small variations of the wording. 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. Does He care for us at all? 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. 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. A gracious response.For gracious it wasmost graciousthough in the form of rebuke. We are perishing!" 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. In between their request and their amazement is Jesus rebuke of their weak faith. Can we hope ever to get to the other side of this cloud? Learn hence, That the most raging winds and outrageous seas cannot stand before the rebukes of Christ; if once he rebukes them, their rage is down; God lays a law upon the most lawless creatures, even when they seem to act the most lawlessly. INTO A SHIP - This was on the Sea of Tiberias. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. Matthew showed Jesus authority by what he taught in Chapter s 5-7. But what a rebuke! Chapter s 8-9. IV. But Jesus was sleeping. Both Matthew and Mark included Jesus question about their being afraid. 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. sing. Judaism We do not follow a simple itinerant preacher from Galilee; we follow Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of God. 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. Christ and his disciples no sooner put forth to sea, but dangers attend and difficulties do accompany them: a tempest 23. When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed 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. Everything was to be subjected to mankind (Gen. 1:27,28). 25 The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, Lord, save us! THE STILLING OF THE TEMPEST (Mark 4:35; Luke 8:22). As Matthew is proving with his gospel, this man was God, the One who created the wind and the waves and all things. He slept at this time, to try the faith of his disciples, whether they could trust him when he seemed to slight them. 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). Jesus calmed the storm to encourage their faith (v. 26). What is the storm-tossed sea that threatens my spiritual existence? And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch 2. That means the valley drops sharply to the desert region in such a short distance. 1. 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. love over the wind and the waves. Each gospel writer includes some of the things that happened there in the boat. Maclaren, D.D. We return in this Q. Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25. The ground of their appeal lay in the unexpected attitude of their Master and Lord at that time. The boat which He had possibly spoken of previously (Matthew 8:18). Do you still have no faith? Luke simply says, Where is your faith? This is a little different because they are all reporting what Jesus said, not what different people said. 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. From this instance we see, that great faith in the habit may appear little in act and exercise. All motion was gone. Let the sinners in Zion be afraid, let heathen mariners tremble in a storm, but you shall not be so. 3.) He chose to go by water. We accept the chronology of Mark, who explicitly Be still! (4:39); and the disciples were terrified (4:41) and asked Who is this? (4:41). There was a great calm (Matthew 8:26). We are perishing!. He did not rebuke them for waking Him to ask Him to save them, but for waking Him in fear. It can do no harm, and, for the present, may blow as it listeth, while He gives the trembling disciples a lesson. They did not want to drown. And, behold, there came a leper_ Christ and his disciples no sooner put forth to sea, but dangers attend and difficulties do accompany them: a tempest arose, and the ship was covered with waves. they sailed was probably a small open boat with sails, such as was Many of us have often found ourselves swamped by huge waves of apathy, terror, doubt, despair, addiction, and distraction. He shows complete trust in the protection of God, whereas the disciples are seen to be of little faith. Jesus rebuke of the disciples is contrasted with Jesus rebuke of the storm. 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. And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him. It is helpful also to get all the facts straight in the event before looking at the point of the story in the passage. 8:25 So [the disciples] approached and woke Him up saying, Lord save us! HEALING OF THE An agitated appeal.The occasion of this was a great tempesta sort of convulsion (a ) in that sea. Only God has power over the natural forces of the sea. As had previously been pointed out to the would be disciples, those who followed Him must be ready to put all other considerations to JESUS STILLS THE STORM (8:23-27). 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? . hermneutik (techn) interpretive (art) < hermneuts interpreter], Abraham Joshua Heschel The Sabbath Open Matthew 8:23-27. 23 As he boarded the boat, his students followed him. 24 And look! The sea became severely agitated so the boat dipped into the waves, but he was sleeping. 25 They came and roused him saying, Lord, save us! 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 science or art of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures. You see that particular mention is made of this one special case, and, The disciples became frightened. What about me? The two narratives that follow are brought together in all three While the disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee, a great storm arose. So its remarkable that Jesus is sleeping. situations they would get to know Jesus; by hearing him and watching him with The power and grace of Jesus Christ put forth for their succour: then the Lord Jesus awaked, as one refreshed, Ps 78:65. 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. These narratives make a large leap forward in the 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.). Note, Christ is a Nonesuch; every thing in him is admirable: none so wise, so mighty, so amiable, as he. The other rebuke was but the sequel to this; its complement, as it were. Mark 4:35-41. 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. The Storm on the Lake. 2. It is the proper thing to do. The authority that Jesus has is usually demonstrated by His mighty works, His miracles. 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. Then He calls them a name: oligopistoi meaning little faiths. This moniker is translated here as you men of little faith. 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. The sea became severely agitated so the It need not be like that. God Somewhere away from those navigating the vessel (note the word came in Matthew 8:25)somewhere, St. Mark says, as would be natural in such a storm (see above), in the hinder part of the vessel, with His head on a pillowHe was buried in sleep To us this is an affecting evidence of the true humanity of the Master, and of the serious effects of His many labours at times upon it. Observe, 2. HEALING OF PETER'S (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. Christ reproved them first, and then delivered them; this is his method, to prepare us for a mercy, and then to give it us. And sometimes they can summarize a saying by putting it into a question when it was an assertion, or by making it negative when it was positive--they are trying to capture what was said, but capture it in a way their individual audiences would best understand it. We are perishing! for the Savior and the Twelve apostles, the disciples who accompanied LOVE IN ACTION (Matthew 8:1-34) 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. Jesuss rebuke of the disciples serves as a wakeup call to them. 93). John has a different view of the life of Christ and so is not always being paralleled. What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him? (Matthew 8:27). 24. For additional references, see Pss. The reason for this is the account of the calling of Matthew is reported in Matthew 9:9, but it would have to have been before these events on and around the sea for the simple reason that Matthew was there. _HILDA BRIGHT_ 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. Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. He also had faith in His Fathers protection even in the midst of a violent storm upon the sea. exegesis And yet despite this miraculous calming of the storm those disciples could at times still be as faith-less as they had been in that boat beforehand. But building faith is a process, and so we have to be patient and continue to develop it. I have always been frightened by tornadoes. And the surface of the lake is about 600 feet below sea level. This fact seems to explain much that we read of in this case. They follow Jesus into the boat (R. V.). The first thing that Jesus did in response to their request was to rebuke their weak faith: O you of little faith, why are you afraid? They were right to ask Jesus to save them--and their request shows that they had faith that He could save them. Psalm 8 had said that God made man a little lower than the angels and gave him dominion over creation. 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. THE STORM ON THE LAKE. What a wondrous application of His power (6) And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Structure. Was it lack of discernment? But there are a couple of apparent difficulties that you would have to deal with in studying this passage. 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? politics 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! of His righteousness; the sublimest code of morals ever proclaimed on It is now on display in a lovely new museum there on the shores of the lake at Genneseret. WIFE'S MOTHER AND MANY OTHERS. He was the Messiah, the King of Heaven and Earth. They had been long acquainted with the sea, and never saw a storm so immediately turned into a perfect calm, in all their lives. On the way He quiets a terrible storm. Matthew 8:23. Lord, save us! It will indicate that Jesus did the miracle not only to authenticate His claims, but also to build their faith. Shall we ever do so again? 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. Their response is amazement! Their plea is, We perish; which was, [1.] of His ministry summarised as teaching and preaching and healing _Excursion to the eastern shore with its incidents_ (Mark 4:35 to Mark The story can also be looked at from the perspective of contrasts. . Whil MATTHEWNOTE ON MATTHEW 8:1 The Authoritative Power of the Messiah: It is a sign of His true manhood, of His toil up to the very edge of His strength. 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. As water filled the hull, Jesus was asleep. So, taking the three gospels together we get a wonderful reflection of their fear and the chaos in the boat. Why are ye fearful?8. Here it simply reports that they went with Him in the boat. And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?" 3. Which was got ready by his Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? All of that is said to be the voice of the LORD (not of Baal, the storm god of Canaan where that storm was situated). What is it being saved from? 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 Very wise was its direction. Here was a man having dominion over the earth and the sea. A stillness more than the stillness of peace, though doubtless, in their circumstances, that would be blessed and deep. To the winds and seas; next to the fears of his disciples; He rebukes the winds and seas and instantly they are calm; when the sea was as furious as a madman, Christ by his divine power calms it. [2.] texts that aren't in the lectionary This short sentence is overcharged with pronouns . abs._ (EGT) . The disciples fear and panic is contrasted with Jesus sleeping on the boat. 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. We may feel Jesus is asleep, not near us. you see the King amid the storms of nature. Many that have true faith are weak in it, and it does but little. This sermon offers guidance and solace to fellow storm travelers. But The effect of Jesus powerful command was to calm the storm on the sea, but also to calm their fears. The first verse refers to the close of the foregoing sermon: the people that heard him were astonished at his doctrine; and the effect was, that when he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him; though he was so strict a Lawgiver, and so faithful a Reprover, they diligently attended him, and were loth to disperse, and go from him. The storm was so great that the boat was being covered with the waves. This tells us about the cosmic scope of Jesuss authority. Jesus was tempted, like a man, but rebuked Satan (Matt. 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. The disciples are amazed at His power (v. 27). 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). 8:23-27 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. How exactly calculated to begin quieting the storm of feeling within them! It was the sleep of physical exhaustion after a hard days work. Casting-out demons at Gadara. he had given, We might remember Matthew emphasizes the way Jesus fulfills scriptural prophecies, and structures the narrative around long teaching passages interspersed with narrative sections, which especially emphasize Jesuss authority. of CHRIST. But if we work through the passage now, section by section, we may observe certain things that help us gain the message. 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. 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. HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He 23. I stay with these words, pleading for Jesus' help. been pleased to employ in giving us the apostle Matthew's accou _CHRIST IN THE SHIP_ Gates of Prayer It is used usually against things that ought not to be, such as the weak faith of the disciples. tempest arose, .(2:5-9). In this case, what is being saved is the disciples physical lives. 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 24And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. One of the best known stories in the Gospels is that of Jesus calming the storm on the lake. In prayer 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). multitudes followed him. Matthew 8 Healing, Teaching, and Miracles A. Jesus cleanses a leper. Image: St. 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 shares three examples of Jesus miraculously healing people during His ministry in Capernaum. grace Matthew records in Matthew 13. prayer Here undoubtedly belongs to the Framework (_vide _I Let's turn to Matthew's gospel chapter eight. Christian ideas and practices in any co Matthew 8:16. THE STORMY SEA. What they are being saved to is more time to physically live on earth. Save us is the language of faith; we perish is that of fear. If we assume every sozo means being saved from hell to heaven, we are liable to misread the Bible. (Matthew 8:1 .) Matthew 8:23-27 (my translation) 23 As he boarded the boat, his students followed him. Let Chapter 8, which opens the portion that comes before us tonight, is a Matthew 8:23. They wake Jesus, hoping that He will do something about the storm and save them. There is the terror of the disciples and the composure of Jesus who is asleep! He was likely tired from the long day of preaching, dealing with the crowds, healing, and casting out demons. 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. A double rebuke given by our Saviour. Now observe here. The first part is the storm on the sea and the disciples words to Jesus. What does this mean for us? MATTHEW 8:1 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. The ship in which Help, Lord, we perish (see R.V.). (Matthew 8:5 .) 1.) (LogOut/ Luke, who did research in writing his gospel, traced the memory of something else that was said. The Winds and the Waves Obey His Will (Matthew 8:23-27) Storms terrify many people. As they cross the sea, a great storm arises and threatens to sink their boat and drown them all. (1.) And so his wording is meant to convey that the disciples did not have enough faith. To control them was to show sovereignty over the chaos that was in the universe. He emphasizes this point with the exclamation And behold. What other person can speak and have the winds and the waves obey His voice?
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