A storm arose while the disciples were following their Master. Bible study of His righteousness; the sublimest code of morals ever proclaimed on 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? We might imagine Mom or Dad saying cut it out! to the kids bickering in the back seat of the car. As He and his disciples were in a small 5 This is followed by an intimation that, though rejected by His own, 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 27 The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? 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. 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. music See his absolute dominion over all the creatures, which bespeaks both his honour, and the happiness of those that have him on their side. [3.] of CHRIST. (Matthew 8:5 .) Note, Christ will save none but those that are willing to take him for their Lord; for he is a Prince and a Saviour. There was a great calm, all of a sudden. And they went and woke him up, saying, "Lord, save us! Our Lord, as He took on Him our nature, so also He subjected Himself to our natural and sinless infirmities. Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. So, taking the three gospels together we get a wonderful reflection of their fear and the chaos in the boat. 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. comparison of these it would seem to follow that the miracle was not Are you not worth much more than they? But it was their fear that betrayed the weakness of their faith. Over the next several years they treated and preserved it. I. Christs sleep in the storm.His calm slumber is contrasted with the hurly-burly of the tempest and the fear of the crew. He does not chide them for disturbing him with their prayers, but for disturbing themselves with their fears. Their prayer has life in it, Lord, save us, we perish. We are perishing!. freedom Part. 24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. The poor disciples, though used to the sea, were in a great fright, and in their fear came to their Master, Mt 8:25. John has a different view of the life of Christ and so is not always being paralleled. 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 Winds and the Waves Obey His Will (Matthew 8:23-27) Storms terrify many people. (Matthew 8:1 .) This bark is the Catholic Church. Boat is. 24And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And while some of those miracles seem to be less spectacular than others, they all reveal to us the nature of the Son of God who does not have the limitations we now have. It is not large, but you could get twelve or so men into the boat fairly easily, but not a whole lot more. What is it being saved from? As they crossed, Matthew tells his readers that a great storm suddenly arose on the sea. 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). Mostly our knowledge will grow with our love of him, as both grow But as is often the case in the gospels, words like this are retained in the Christian community with added meaning. When Jesus calmed the storm, then, He was demonstrating that He has the power of heaven at His command. greeting is one of peace. When he embarked on the boat, his disciples followed him. In this case, what is being saved is the disciples physical lives. The men were amazed, and said, What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?. verb is superfluous. 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 HIS DISCIPLES - Not merely 6. 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. Matthew showed Jesus authority by what he taught in Chapter s 5-7. There was a great calm (Matthew 8:26). suffered; I marvel at the calm with which they could respond. AND WHEN HE WAS ENTERED INTO. 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. (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. 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). Of course, in the Old Testament, this is descriptive of the LORD God. This little passage is rather straightforward in its structure. Jesus was accused of having a demon, but He cast out demons (Matt. Note the contrasts here. What does this mean for us? _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the We are dealing with a sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee. HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He Why are ye fearful?8. Matthew 8:23-27. It is the same power that stills the noise of the sea, and the tumult of fear, Ps 65:7. In Matthews gospel, the story comes near the beginning of Jesuss ministry: after calling some not all of the disciples, and then after the Sermon on the Mount, and then after some dramatic healings of a man with leprosy, of a centurions servant, and of Peters mother-in-law. Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 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. Jesus is fast asleep. ", Sacred Space is a ministry of the Irish Jesuits. 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). Observe, 4. Matthew begins "And seeing the multitude, he went into a mountain: and _When he was come down from the mountain, great prayer, conversation and reading can all enhance and increase our knowledge THE STORM ON THE LAKE. 1.) He was likely tired from the long day of preaching, dealing with the crowds, healing, and casting out demons. MATTHEWS *GOSPEL All this kind of material you can gather from a good dictionary. HIS DISCIPLES, probably the Twelve, though others followe GENERAL CHARACTER. And they came to Him and woke Him, saying, Save us, Lord; we are perishing! He said to them, Why are you afraid, you men of little faith? Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm. The best authorities omit the definite article. Christian living Matthews just isnt the one. call to worship 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. He emphasizes this point with the exclamation And behold. And it would have been powered by a sail. At its deepest it is about 160 feet deep, depending on the fluctuation over the years. There was now as great a stillness in the hearts of those who looked on as there was in the elements round about them. Sabbath rest is a foretaste of the rest that awaits us, and that God will provide in the fullness of time. 25 The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, Lord, save us! 3. Their plea is, We perish; which was, [1.] of life. Matthew 8:23. We are studying Matthew 8:23-27 for Sunday, June 13. A rebuke, first, to the disciples themselves. 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 So with all three accounts we have a full picture of what took place. (Matthew 8:23-27 KJV). Help, Lord, we perish (see R.V.). But be careful: they are not making things up to embellish the account. And when He was entered into a ship, His disciples followed Him. The King passed down from the mountain and from teaching in order that Here it simply reports that they went with Him in the boat. 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? 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. I have always been frightened by tornadoes. (Parallels: Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25) Verse 23. The disciples became frightened. Even something like the story of the battle of Deborah against Sisera (Judg. exegesis clearly, no one. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? I told them very specifically to write their work on only one side of the paper. Jesus did not rebuke them for their request. Quotations he had given, .(2:5-9). And so his wording is meant to convey that the disciples did not have enough faith. politics 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. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed Then He calls them a name: oligopistoi meaning little faiths. This moniker is translated here as you men of little faith. I ask for simple trust, and share in the Apostles' wonder at the power present in the person of Jesus. The issue of would be followers having been settled Jesus now prepares These are times when Jesus seemed asleep. MATTHEW 8:1 WIFE'S MOTHER AND MANY OTHERS. All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. The authority that Jesus has is usually demonstrated by His mighty works, His miracles. Matthew inserts this group of events here; Mark and Luke Only God has power over the natural forces of the sea. Carest Thou not that we perish? Almost Have you no feeling at all for our need? Great indeed must have been the tempest within them to give such utterance to such thoughts. This sermon offers guidance and solace to fellow storm travelers. ENTERED INTO A CHAPTER 8 What is the storm-tossed sea that threatens my spiritual existence? 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 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. As Matthew is proving with his gospel, this man was God, the One who created the wind and the waves and all things. says that Jesus crossed the sea on the evening of the day the pa Matthew 8:23. The ship or fishing-boat, i.e. 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). 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. 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). Casting-out demons at Gadara. Save us is the language of faith; we perish is that of fear. 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. 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. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. (2.) It is used usually against things that ought not to be, such as the weak faith of the disciples. Matthew Henrys Commentary Ver. The Healing of the Leper. Jesus touched her hand and the fever left her. 2. 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. When next the waters seem about to close over me, can I remember to cry out to the Lord, in the certainty that my cry will be heard? And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. From this instance we see, that great faith in the habit may appear little in act and exercise. He would be accepted by the nations, as is the case in the book of 16:21-23; based on Daniel 7:13-14). grace He shows them and us the reason for overwhelming fear as being the deficiency in our faith. Jesus THE STORMY SEA. 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! the science or art of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures. Choose the speed the daily prayer fades between stages. (LogOut/ In a storm, whether of the sea or of my own emotions, the urgent often pushes Sunday school Note. His dislike of their fears: Why are ye fearful? 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. Matthew 8:23-27 King James Version 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. We accept the chronology of Mark, who explicitly By taking care of the troubling circumstances of life Jesus was able to take away their fears and build their faith in Him. We have already discussed the boat and the storm so that we do not need to reiterate that now. But God is portrayed as mightier than the raging seas (Ps. Now observe here. Very wise was its direction. StudyLght.org. 25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, Lord, save us! 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. Here we see the power of His word over nature. It was. ship where they were to suffer. personal This becomes the powerful thrust of the passage to all subsequent believers. 23And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. The other changes are small variations of the wording. They wake Jesus, hoping that He will do something about the storm and save them. _Behold, there came a leper and worshipped him._ After _When he was come down from the mountain, great The second section is Jesus rebuke of the disciples and then the calming of the storm. _Storm on the lake_ (Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25). LEADER OF MEN AND RULER OF NATURE In different Jesus then decides to take His ministry to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee to the Greco-Roman province called the Decapolis. The voyage which followed was characterised by two principal features. Of all the gospel writers Matthew is the most orderly. 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 But Jesus was sleeping. 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. What assurance as well! The disciples fear and panic is contrasted with Jesus sleeping on the boat. Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay. Because people are perishing in spiritual chaos. The posture our Saviour was in when the tempest arose; he being weary on the land, was fallen, asleep in the ship: our blessed Redeemer hereby sheweth himself to be truly and really man; as he took upon him our human nature, so he subjected himself to our human infirmities. But Jesus was sleeping. 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. Others pretended to cure diseases, but he only undertook to command the winds. 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. 'Why are you afraid, you of little faith?' 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. The storm is contrasted with the calm after the miracle. https://hermeneutrix.com/2021/06/09/studying-matthew-8-23-27 had given them wise instruction. Matthew 8:2327 demonstrates Jesus' authority over nature. As Matthew is proving with his gospel, this man was God, the One who created the wind and the waves and all things. Can we hope ever to get to the other side of this cloud? 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. This was the Messiah, the one everyone believed would be the Lord of all the earth. 23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. 26 Jesus responded, Why are you afraid? All motion was gone. act. The story is placed here in chapter 8 no doubt to be a part of this demonstration of Jesus authority. Jesus comments on the smallness of their faith and calms the storm with a rebuke. That sleep may have a symbolical meaning for us. 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 . He can carry Himself as one asleep, to the end He may be awakened by their prayers.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. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch Luke both place the incident after the series of parables which St. And yet the disciples were looking at a man, a human being, who had some special kind of authority over nature. the ship. Was it want of concern? To control them was to show sovereignty over the chaos that was in the universe. He rebuked the winds and the sea (Matthew 8:26). Moses commanded the waters with a rod; Joshua, with the ark of the covenant; Elisha, with the prophets mantle; but Christ with a word. This is a prayer that will never go unanswered and which echoes through my heart, touching my deepest desires. 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). 3. 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. That is, the eastern shore, home of the Decapolis City of Hippos, a Gentile city. There is the chaos of the storm and the dead calm which follows after the intervention of Jesus. But it should encourage us to know that even the closest disciples of Jesus were not much different at times. 3. 8:26 And He says to them, Barely-trusting guys, why are you intimidated?. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But, the circumstances of the storm on the sea terrified them and they thought they were going to drowneven though in their presence was the Son of Man. 1. were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits, with his But what a rebuke! Observe, 2. Matthew 8:23-27 MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH. Matthew 8:23 Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. Jesuss rebuke of the disciples serves as a wakeup call to them. _ Observe. The disciples said all these things and probably more as well. And he said to them, Why are you afraid, you of little faith? I acknowledge my weak faith, my fear that Jesus is asleep while the gale threatens to overwhelm me. Imagine yourself in the boat with Jesus. IV. The nature of their appeal, when they came to make it, was in full accord with such feelings. HEALING OF THE Could they hope, in such a craft, to survive such a storm? THE STORM ON THE LAKE
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