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And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed 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. A rebuke, first, to the disciples themselves. III. through his teaching (chs. They awoke him with their prayers; Lord, save us, we perish. Jesus was sleepin _aor. Part. [2.] What about me? The sea became severely agitated so the 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. Matthew showed Jesus authority by what he taught in Chapter s 5-7. St. Mark and St. 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. It is the proper thing to do. The awaking cry of fear.The broken abruptness of their appeal reveals the urgency of the case in the experienced eyes of these fishermen. _And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples 3.) In between their request and their amazement is Jesus rebuke of their weak faith. 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. That is, the eastern shore, home of the Decapolis City of Hippos, a Gentile city. ", Sacred Space is a ministry of the Irish Jesuits. ship where they were to suffer. He rebuked the winds and the sea (Matthew 8:26). 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. He has no rebuke for their rude awaking. Jesus did not rebuke them for their request. best- MATTHEWS GOOD NEWS Matthew's Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, and of the King. 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. that destroy relationships or make my plight worse. Then, after standing up, He reprimanded the winds and the lake, and they became incredibly calm. (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. [2.] Many of us have often found ourselves swamped by huge waves of apathy, terror, doubt, despair, addiction, and distraction. This indicates the severity of this storm. In fact, throughout the ancient Near East the sea was the symbol of Sheol, the abyss, the evil enemy. The disciples marvel at the authority of Jesus even the elements obey Him! 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. Why are ye fearful?8. Jesus is fast asleep. Chapter s 8-9. 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. How easily this was done, with a words speaking. We can all become discouraged by our doubts and by our difficulty in believing in Jesus, in his message, in his power. Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. 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. faith The men were amazed, and said, What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?. 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. 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. THE CENTURION'S SERVANT HEALED. It is the same power that stills the noise of the sea, and the tumult of fear, Ps 65:7. So in the Old Testament God alone has the authority to command and control nature, especially the chaotic element of nature like this huge storm in Psalm 29. I have always been frightened by tornadoes. II. The ship or fishing-boat, i.e. He had already done miracles by His powerful word, and now here He did another over the storm. We have a sudden storm in the middle of the lake; the little fishing boat is about to go down; and the group of disciples are thrown into a panic, yelling all kinds of things. There was a great calm (Matthew 8:26). II. they sailed was probably a small open boat with sails, such as was Here we have a very human characteristic. 24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. 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. of His righteousness; the sublimest code of morals ever proclaimed on He rebuked the disciples (Mt 8:26); Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? So, taking the three gospels together we get a wonderful reflection of their fear and the chaos in the boat. Their plea is, We perish; which was, [1.] But 24. "Behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea." Others pretended to cure diseases, but he only undertook to command the winds. They had been long acquainted with the sea, and never saw a storm so immediately turned into a perfect calm, in all their lives. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Have there been occasions in my own life when I invoked the Lords help and he restored peace and calm to my troubled waters? Luke 8:22-25. Jesus calmed the storm to encourage their faith (v. 26). 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 Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. construed as sing.) The ship in which They believed he could save them; they begged he would. Then, after this Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves and they became calm. StudyLght.org. Jesus Calms a Storm 23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. (LogOut/ 1-4. The disciplesapparently with some reluctanceenter a ship. And, behold, there came a leper and The use of the word rebuke is interesting and deserves some study. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? texts that aren't in the lectionary He chose to go by water. were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits, with his Of course, some of the more liberal writers would say it was simply a coincidence that the sudden storm would also have a quick ending, and Jesus, knowing that, rebuked it at the right moment. They follow Jesus into the boat (R. V.). dat. MESSIAH'S WORK AS COMPLEMENTARY TO HIS TEACHING. 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. 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. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. This scene is often pictured and is a favourite for times of stress and of
(2.) What is the storm-tossed sea that threatens my spiritual existence? When His disciples came to Jesus fearful of the stormy sea, He asks them Why are you afraid? (Judges 6:13). personal responsibility Now as for the sudden storms, these are fairly frequent. He rebukes the wind; the former he did as the God of grace, and the Sovereign of the heart, who can do what he pleases in us; this he did as the God of nature, the Sovereign of the world, who can do what he pleases for us. there, a hand outstretched to save us from anxiety, darkness and despair. 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. Matthew 8:23-27 King James Version 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. What is there lacking except in your faith? The disciples are amazed at His power (v. 27). evening-there were other little ships-a great storm of wind the waves meaning of him. of His ministry summarised as teaching and preaching and healing _Excursion to the eastern shore with its incidents_ (Mark 4:35 to Mark (Matthew 8:5 .) The disciples became frightened. 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. The storm was so great that the boat was being covered with the waves. _When he was come down from the mountain, great together. 93). (1.) 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. What they are being saved to is more time to physically live on earth. Out on the Sea of Galilee in a boat, Jesus is sleeping soundly. 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. Christ and his disciples no sooner put forth to sea, In fact, archaeologists found a first century fishing boat of this kind a few years ago. Now Jesus is revealed in His power. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 8:23-27 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, call to worship when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: And he open DISCIPLESHIP IN TRAINING Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25. The faith which Christs disciples had in His Godhead was little in comparison of what they had ground for. freedom HEALING OF THE This theme of controlling the seas was stressed in Job 38:8-11. But Jesus demonstrates that he has access to that same power, which hints at his divinity. CHAPTER 8 Ver. always used. . 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 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. (G1684) , . he had given, Fear is irrational if we can exercise faith. 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. Boat is. (2.) 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). It was the stillness of wonder; the hush of bewilderment; the silence of awe. A stillness more than the stillness of peace, though doubtless, in their circumstances, that would be blessed and deep. 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. And, lo, there was a great swell in the sea, so that the ship was covered with the billows: and he was asleep.25. Nothing is impossible for Him. A question that may very well have been accompanied by others. 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. 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 reading They did not want to drown. Note the contrasts here. 12). And the surface of the lake is about 600 feet below sea level. In prayer
He slept at this time, to try the faith of his disciples, whether they could trust him when he seemed to slight them. Jesus sleep is significant to consider for a moment. He did not rebuke them for waking Him to ask Him to save them, but for waking Him in fear. Over the next several years they treated and preserved it. Christianity Matthew 8:23-27. Was it lack of discernment? Jesus rebuked the disciples for their weak faith. That strange blending of opposites is often repeated by us. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Jesus gets into the boat to go to the other side of the sea and His disciples follow Him. 1. word, and healed all that were sick:_ 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. CLOSER READING: In verse 24, the storm that happens is literally a quake the Greek word that gives us our words seismograph and seismic. Matthew 8:23. . And often He answers our prayers in ways that we can only marvel, and say, What manner of man is this?. We are dealing with a sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee. II. 2. 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. 27But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! Everything was to be subjected to mankind (Gen. 1:27,28). 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). MATTHEW 8:1 ( after ). Sea 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). This is at once one of the Ordinarily, after a storm, there is such a fret of the waters, that it is a good while ere they can settle; but if Christ speak the word, not only the storm ceases, but all the effects of it, all the remains of it. If so, was my faith weakened or strengthened by having this experience? It is how we refer to the first three Gospels that have the same basic presentation of the account of Jesus, although with variations. Their petition is, Lord, save us. As Matthew is proving with his gospel, this man was God, the One who created the wind and the waves and all things. Casting-out demons at Gadara. prayer Matthew 8:23-27 New International Version Jesus Calms the Storm 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. darkness - in the storms of life. Jesus is the second Adam, as the Bible expresses it, beginning another racethe righteous seed. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 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. But Jesus was sleeping. _ [So I could not help thinking of a tsunami.] 25 The disciples went and woke Him, saying, Lord, save us, were going to drown!. Jesus
Christ stilling the tempest.. The effect of Jesus powerful command was to calm the storm on the sea, but also to calm their fears. It is helpful to keep that in the back of your mind. This fact seems to explain much that we read of in this case. 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. We are studying Matthew 8:23-27 for Sunday, June 13. It has all the marks and signatures of a miracle upon it; it is the Lords doing, and is marvellous in their eyes. The first part is the storm on the sea and the disciples words to Jesus. 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. What assurance as well! followed him. Matthew mosaic, All Hallows, Allerton, by Rodhullandemu [CC BY-SA] via Wikimedia Commons. Our prayer for deliverance from our troubles will be less and less out of fear and desperation and more out of confidence. The disciples found out bit by bit what kind of man this is'. 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. you, a great upheaval arose on the sea, so that the boat was hidden by 23 Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. But what a rebuke! Matthew 8:23. The Lord seems to sleep, when he permits his Church What a beautiful representation is here given of the two-fold nature How came we ever to question His power? 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. who followed Him must be ready to put all other considerations to JESUS STILLS THE STORM (8:23-27). Verse 23. He emphasizes this point with the exclamation And behold. 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. Whil MATTHEWNOTE ON MATTHEW 8:1 The Authoritative Power of the Messiah: And so their question is What kind of man is this? It too is a rhetorical question, not designed to be answered, but to express the idea that there is no one like this. Each gospel writer includes some of the things that happened there in the boat. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Q. (Parallels: Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25) 8:23-27 Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. This is a miracle by Christ, demonstrating His power over the storm. 5 This is followed by an intimation that, though rejected by His own, 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the Here it simply reports that they went with Him in the boat. 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. He was exhausted from His ministry with the crowds, and so in the boat He was asleep during the storm. He was likely tired from the long day of preaching, dealing with the crowds, healing, and casting out demons. Christian living 3. 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. act. To control them was to show sovereignty over the chaos that was in the universe. him. Could they hope, in such a craft, to survive such a storm? 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. There is the chaos of the storm and the dead calm which follows after the intervention of Jesus. Lord, save us! Could there, indeed, have been greater love consistent with truth? In addition to the items mentioned above, Mark adds some more information. So Matthew uses their words to drive home his point that Jesus is truly unique, for He is sovereign over nature. _When he was come down from the mountain, great Christ winnows men. Choose the size of the text for your daily prayer. Martin Buber I and Thou 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. 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