Lord, save us! _And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples Teach me that, Lord. Matthew's Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, and of the King. 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. But Jesus was sleeping. love To them it would doubtless have a different look. As they crossed, Matthew tells his readers that a great storm suddenly arose on the sea. Now observe here. The Storm on the Lake. But it was their fear that betrayed the weakness of their faith. All this kind of material you can gather from a good dictionary. 2.) [So I could not help thinking of a tsunami.] Of all the gospel writers Matthew is the most orderly. It is helpful to keep that in the back of your mind. Jesus did not rebuke them for their request. You are part of a global community. the science or art of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures. I. Christs sleep in the storm.His calm slumber is contrasted with the hurly-burly of the tempest and the fear of the crew. The church may be like to be drowned, and Christ may seem to neglect the matter.5. This story has long been valued by all true disciples of Christ. As our evangelist is giving a collection of heali might be called a dative absolute; if taken The storm is contrasted with the calm after the miracle. Here we can simply note that it was Jesus who got into the boat (to escape the crowds) and the disciples followed Him. Choose music to play during the daily prayer. There was now as great a stillness in the hearts of those who looked on as there was in the elements round about them. personal responsibility construed as sing.) 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All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. I stay with these words, pleading for Jesus' help. But Jesus demonstrates that he has access to that same power, which hints at his divinity. I ask God for the grace to face death peacefully, whether it be close at hand or far in the future. 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. Where was our faith? It is the basic cry to the Lord for help by a needy people. They were amazed, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him? The 29th psalm is also a good one to connect with this study. But what a rebuke! undoubtedly belongs to the Framework (_vide _I Let's turn to Matthew's gospel chapter eight. He does not chide them for disturbing him with their prayers, but for disturbing themselves with their fears. 24. ENTERED INTO A CHAPTER 8 Matthew Chapter 8. We are perishing!" 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. III. verb is superfluous. 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. 1. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. 2. Of course, in the Old Testament, this is descriptive of the LORD God. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Bible study A fishing boat from the first century A.D. that was discovered on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee in 1986 was 27 feet long and 7.5 feet wide. And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. First, it should help us to build our faith, our confidence in Christ. as dative after , the after this Note, They who would learn to pray must go to sea. 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. 8:25 So [the disciples] approached and woke Him up saying, Lord save us! The psalm closes by reminding the reader that God sat sovereignly at the great Flood (Gen. 6-8). And, behold, there came a leper_ Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Matthew 8:23. Ye, my disciples? 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. act. Jesus Mk. The disciples marvel at the authority of Jesus even the elements obey Him! 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 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. Christ winnows men. 23. Each gospel writer includes some of the things that happened there in the boat. THE LEPER CLEANSED. How came we ever to question His love? Jesuss rebuke of the disciples serves as a wakeup call to them. politics THE STORM ON THE LAKE 8:23-27 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. 23. 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. Were going to drown!. 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. 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). You see that particular mention is made of this one special case, and, Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. THE CENTURION'S SERVANT HEALED. After this brief chastisement, Jesus, then got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. All motion was gone. Both Matthew and Mark included Jesus question about their being afraid. (Matthew 8:26) EXPLAIN. are often in perils there, to reflect that they have a Saviour to meaning Throughout these episodes we see Jesuss power over sickness, His power over a storm, and His power over the spiritual realm. 2. The second section is Jesus rebuke of the disciples and then the calming of the storm. They seem to have needed constant experiences for their faith. And today? This indicates the severity of this storm. And He casts all into the form of a question, thus softening rebuke, and calming their terrors by the appeal to their common sense. Mostly our knowledge will grow with our love of him, as both grow Imagine yourself in the boat with Jesus. Matthew 8 Healing, Teaching, and Miracles A. Jesus cleanses a leper. Jesus then decides to take His ministry to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee to the Greco-Roman province called the Decapolis. darkness - in the storms of life. The other rebuke was but the sequel to this; its complement, as it were. So when you come upon apparent discrepancies in the narratives (and some interpreters like to exploit these as errors), remember that the writers have a certain amount of freedom to put things in their own words, or to summarize, or to select only parts of the event for their book. And they went and woke him, saying, Save, Lord; we are perishing.. Many of us have often found ourselves swamped by huge waves of apathy, terror, doubt, despair, addiction, and distraction. They said among themselves What kind of man is this that even the wind and the sea obey Him? Jesus rebuke of the disciples is contrasted with Jesus rebuke of the storm. Many would be content to go the land-way to heaven, that will rather stand still, or go back, than venture upon a dangerous sea; but those that would rest with Christ hereafter must follow him now wherever he leads them, into a ship or into a prison, as well as into a palace. That will be a primary focus of the study. The reason of it; Even the winds and the sea obey him. They follow Jesus into the boat (R. V.). out his material haphazardly. The sea became severely agitated so the A question that may very well have been accompanied by others. II. 23. thru Ver. eveningthere were other boats with Hima great storm Here was faith mixed with human frailty: they had faith in his power, that he could save them; but being asleep, they concluded he must awake before he could save them: whereas though his human nature was asleep, yet his divine nature neither slumbered nor slept. 25 The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, Lord, save us! It was the stillness of wonder; the hush of bewilderment; the silence of awe. Luke both place the incident after the series of parables which St. Q. 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. Then, after standing up, He reprimanded the winds and the lake, and they became incredibly calm. SHIP. Why are ye fearfultimorousye little-faithed souls? comparison of these it would seem to follow that the miracle was not 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. When the storm came up, He was asleep, but they were in a panic. The nature of their appeal, when they came to make it, was in full accord with such feelings. disciples, or hired by them for his use, according to the directions 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Let Chapter 8, which opens the portion that comes before us tonight, is a We are perishing! The text is brief, and we have already noted several things about it, so this part of the study should be brief as well. 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. Jesus was accused of having a demon, but He cast out demons (Matt. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. It is a simple misbelief to be too much afraid to perish in Christs company and service. But the disciples plea Lord, save us, we are perishing! voices Matthews theology, too. Professed disciples tested. Revisiting it gives us an opportunity to experience again the drama, the fear, the relief. The disciples wonder at what kind of a man this was could ultimately be answered only by an understanding of the incarnation, God with us. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH. Matthew 8:23. (Matthew 8:1 .) In fact, archaeologists found a first century fishing boat of this kind a few years ago. The author of The Land and the Book tells us that such tempests are common still in those parts, and that they are caused principally by the sudden rush of the wind down some of the deep gullies on the eastern side of the lake. For additional references, see Pss. The use of the word rebuke is interesting and deserves some study. REFERRING to Matthew 4:23, we find the work of Christ at the beginning It will indicate that Jesus did the miracle not only to authenticate His claims, but also to build their faith. 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. GADARENE DEMONIACS The men in the boat, who had previously witnessed Jesus heal lepers and all manners of diseases, and who saw Him cast out demons were amazed. 1. II. When I was four, a tornado went through our Jesus has also given instructions to cross to the other side of the lake, in verse 18. Christ and his disciples no sooner put forth to sea, but dangers attend and difficulties do accompany them: a tempest This short sentence is overcharged with pronouns in such a way as to learn far more both of His mercy and power; in such a way, therefore, as to reach a greater calm and deeper faith in the end; and to wonder, therefore, now as much at our former fears as we did at His slumber before. Jesus Christ was asleep in this storm. And here Jesus is tired and sleeping, but He has control over nature (Matt. 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? 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. He chose to go by water. Image: St. He also had faith in His Fathers protection even in the midst of a violent storm upon the sea. The ship or fishing-boat, i.e. Change). 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 for the Savior and the Twelve apostles, the disciples who accompanied LOVE IN ACTION (Matthew 8:1-34) suffered; I marvel at the calm with which they could respond. Even the winds and the waves obey Him!. We have already noted how the speeches give us the meaning of the flow of the story. Jesus sleep is significant to consider for a moment. 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. THE STILLING OF THE TEMPEST (Mark 4:35; Luke 8:22). This is part of the overall presentation of the king in these chapters as one who has the authority to do all the things that He said He came to do. 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. Why are you so afraid? Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. Observe, 3. worshipped him,_ () of windthe waves beat into Ver 23. What does Jesus say to you? 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). Q. 1. 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). (2.) It is not large, but you could get twelve or so men into the boat fairly easily, but not a whole lot more. always used. . The men were amazed, and said, What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?. and the ship was covered with waves. . word, and healed all that were sick:_ There is the terror of the disciples and the composure of Jesus who is asleep! He was exhausted from His ministry with the crowds, and so in the boat He was asleep during the storm. books This tells us about the cosmic scope of Jesuss authority. Matthew 8:18-27 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. (Matthew 8:5 .) exegesis 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 Lord sits upon the floods, and is mightier than the noise of many waters. people, they would understand and appreciate and love him more. Matthew 5:1, JESUS CALMS THE STORM MATTHEW 8:23-27; MARK 4:35-41; LUKE 8:22-25; Does being in the boat with a sleeping Jesus resonate in any way with situations in my own life? 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. multitudes followed him. Which was got ready by his In different 's narrative MATTHEW 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples foll. Boat is. But God is portrayed as mightier than the raging seas (Ps. 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. Here it simply reports that they went with Him in the boat. 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. 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. In fact, throughout the ancient Near East the sea was the symbol of Sheol, the abyss, the evil enemy. worship, What alls here: notes, quotes, questions, and thoughts on what I read from where I read it . 2. 26 Jesus responded, Why are you afraid? In one sense, the present scene of the calming of the storm is even more striking. The disciples wake Him and ask Him to save them. 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. JESUS STILLS A TEMPEST when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: And he open DISCIPLESHIP IN TRAINING They awoke him with their prayers; Lord, save us, we perish. of His ministry summarised as teaching and preaching and healing _Excursion to the eastern shore with its incidents_ (Mark 4:35 to Mark One of the best known stories in the Gospels is that of Jesus calming the storm on the lake. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 4:35. 5-13 Compare Luk_7:1-10. ship they were about to be sunk by a storm. 16:21-23; based on Daniel 7:13-14). 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. (1.) Whither else should they go? Christ and his disciples no sooner put forth to sea, 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. 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. Upon this account, Christ is to be admired, that he has a commanding power even over winds and seas. (Parallels: Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25) v. 23. It has all the marks and signatures of a miracle upon it; it is the Lords doing, and is marvellous in their eyes. Upon arrival he casts out two demons. texts that aren't in the lectionary There was a great calm (Matthew 8:26). Matthew 8:23-27. 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.

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