Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?" 2.) With nowhere else to turn, they came to Him and woke Jesus, saying Save us, Lord; we are perishing! Matthew uses the Greek word typically translated save. It is sozo (G4982). 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. They had been long acquainted with the sea, and never saw a storm so immediately turned into a perfect calm, in all their lives. Our prayer leads us from love to knowledge, the knowledge of the The Winds and the Waves Obey His Will (Matthew 8:23-27) Storms terrify many people. 1. of His righteousness; the sublimest code of morals ever proclaimed on 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. Whil MATTHEWNOTE ON MATTHEW 8:1 The Authoritative Power of the Messiah: From a Mark, who relied on Peters report, recorded another. When I was four, a tornado went through our subdivision. 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. But Jesus was sleeping. Mount Hermon to the north is over 9,000 feet high, and the Dead Sea is about 1250 feet below sea level. Kyrie soson, Lord, save, became a part of the liturgical language of the church. I. But it gives us also a clue that the storm, although only a storm, is a symptom of something else about nature. 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. .(2:5-9). Should they not, in any case, wake Him out of His sleep? (Matthew 8:23-27 KJV). Great multitudes often count for nothing; it is here or ther Matthew 8:1. Matthew showed Jesus authority by what he taught in Chapter s 5-7. Only God has power over the natural forces of the sea. And it would have been powered by a sail. The disciples said all these things and probably more as well. 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. (Delivered Sunday, August 28, 2005 at in any co Matthew 8:16. The waves it generates are literally covering up the boat. 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. It has all the marks and signatures of a miracle upon it; it is the Lords doing, and is marvellous in their eyes. Note the contrasts here. Matthew says that Jesus said to them, You of little faith, why are you so afraid? Mark says, Why are you so afraid? Even something like the story of the battle of Deborah against Sisera (Judg. _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the worshipped him,_ Masters orders. 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. 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Jesus then decides to take His ministry to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee to the Greco-Roman province called the Decapolis. 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. Jesus was tempted, like a man, but rebuked Satan (Matt. "L A SHIP. 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. I. Christs sleep in the storm.His calm slumber is contrasted with the hurly-burly of the tempest and the fear of the crew. out the important; overwhelmed by feelings of panic, I can say and do things 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! Judaism Afterward their amazement is on who this one is. Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay. Then He calls them a name: oligopistoi meaning little faiths. This moniker is translated here as you men of little faith. Some scholars try to analyze the stories to determine which of these things the disciples really said, and how the report got muddled by one or more of the gospel writers. Matthew's Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, and of the King. Jesus is the second Adam, as the Bible expresses it, beginning another racethe righteous seed. AND WHEN HE WAS ENTERED INTO. tempest arose, And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. This is at once one of the But it should encourage us to know that even the closest disciples of Jesus were not much different at times. And here Jesus is tired and sleeping, but He has control over nature (Matt. mountain gorges, are notor Matthew 8:1. But Jesus was sleeping. _dat. (Note the words gave commandment in Matthew 8:18.) Matthew 8:2327 demonstrates Jesus' authority over nature. Matthew 8:23-27. Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. related by S. Mark (Mar 1:40), and by Luke (Luke 5:12). 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. together. The Lord sits upon the floods, and is mightier than the noise of many waters. The other changes are small variations of the wording. It can do no harm, and, for the present, may blow as it listeth, while He gives the trembling disciples a lesson. INTO A SHIP - This was on the Sea of Tiberias. The disciples, several of whom were experienced fishermen, were unable to bring the boat safely to shore and became fearful for their lives. 24 And look! He woke at the moment he was really needed, and calmed the waters. 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. 27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! Here we see the power of His word over nature. 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 STILLING OF THE TEMPEST (Mark 4:35; Luke 8:22). What is my attitude towards my own death? Luke 8:22-25. _When he was come down from the mountain, great Mt. 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.). construed as sing.) They had never seen anything like this. 1. Of all the gospel writers Matthew is the most orderly. The Healing of the Leper. 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. Stilling of the waves. A typical boat on the Sea of Galilee was relatively small. On the other hand, as men feeling their need of all the sympathy and help that they could possibly obtain in their awful extremity, there was something like a tone of reproachalmost of complaintnot to say of accusation itselfin their words. Uniform Series Where was our faith? We do not follow a simple itinerant preacher from Galilee; we follow Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of God. Professed disciples tested. How do you feel? II. Great storms of doubt, and fear in the soul, under the power of the spirit of bondage, sometimes end in a wonderful calm, created and spoken by the Spirit of adoption. But as is often the case in the gospels, words like this are retained in the Christian community with added meaning. 8:18 ), that they should depart to the other side of the sea of Tiberias , into the country of Gadara, in the tribe of 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. Jesus We can all become discouraged by our doubts and by our difficulty in believing in Jesus, in his message, in his power. 2. Gospels; but St. Mark and St. Luke place them, as we have seen, after The awaking cry of fear.The broken abruptness of their appeal reveals the urgency of the case in the experienced eyes of these fishermen. Lord, save us! 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 . ", Sacred Space is a ministry of the Irish Jesuits. HIS DISCIPLES - Not merely 6. says that Jesus crossed the sea on the evening of the day the pa Matthew 8:23. It could have carried up to 15 men. But what a rebuke! They are not contradictory statements; they are not discrepancies. The language of their fear; they looked upon their case as desperate, and gave up all for lost; they had received a sentence of death within themselves, and this they plead, We perish, if thou dost not save us; look upon us therefore with pity.. (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. What is it being saved from? Part. ship where they were to suffer. 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. It is the basic cry to the Lord for help by a needy people. 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. 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. When he embarked on the boat, his disciples followed 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. Choose the size of the text for your daily prayer. 27 The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? That is, the eastern shore, home of the Decapolis City of Hippos, a Gentile city. His dislike of their fears: Why are ye fearful? Open Matthew 8:23-27. Less remarkable, perhaps, that the others wake him up. 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. Have there been times of turbulence when Jesus (God) seemed uninterested, uncaring? What about me? As had previously been pointed out to the would be disciples, those 65:5-7; 89:9; 107:23-32. Think about it. REFERRING to Matthew 4:23, we find the work of Christ at the beginning It is also a sign of His calm conscience and pure heart. Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. 1. 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. Jesus rebuke of the disciples is contrasted with Jesus rebuke of the storm. The first one is that Matthew says that the disciples cried out to Jesus Lord, save us. multitudes followed him. 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). to go to Decapolis by boat across the Sea of Galilee. St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: "it was THE CENTURION'S SERVANT HEALED. 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). 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. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? 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. This becomes the powerful thrust of the passage to all subsequent believers. Jesus Calms a Storm 23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. He replied, 'You of little faith, why are you so afraid?'" In prayer The effect of Jesus powerful command was to calm the storm on the sea, but also to calm their fears. MATTHEW 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples foll. But Jesus was sleeping. but dangers attend and difficulties do accompany them:. The disciples marvel at the authority of Jesus even the elements obey Him! . 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. Then, after standing up, He reprimanded the winds and the lake, and they became incredibly calm. The disciples are amazed at His power (v. 27). 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 him. Jesus has also addressed a couple of would-be disciples, with remarks that underscore the costs of following Jesus. comparison of these it would seem to follow that the miracle was not But the disciples plea Lord, save us, we are perishing! voices Matthews theology, too. Matthew 8:23-27 (my translation) 23 As he boarded the boat, his students followed him. It is a simple word made up of syn, with, and optics, vision, sight. The men marvelled.11. Kingdom Power Demonstrated. What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him? (Matthew 8:27). [3.] He rebuked the disciples (Mt 8:26); Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? The issue of would be followers having been settled Jesus now prepares And the surface of the lake is about 600 feet below sea level. The ship or fishing-boat, i.e. Here was a man having dominion over the earth and the sea. (1.) gratitude abs._ (EGT) . 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! Their words are interesting: Lord, save us. In their experience this was a simple and urgent request. This story has long been valued by all true disciples of Christ. 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. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 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. Was it want of concern? THE KING MANIFESTED BY SIGNS OF DIVINE POWER. They said among themselves What kind of man is this that even the wind and the sea obey Him? While the disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee, a great storm arose. But if we work through the passage now, section by section, we may observe certain things that help us gain the message. 2. To control them was to show sovereignty over the chaos that was in the universe. The two narratives that follow are brought together in all three 'Why are you afraid, you of little faith?' HEALING OF THE The psalm closes by reminding the reader that God sat sovereignly at the great Flood (Gen. 6-8). We are dealing with a sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee. wisdom He delays His help that He may try our faith and quicken our prayers. Chapter s 8-9. It is a simple misbelief to be too much afraid to perish in Christs company and service. 4). And He casts all into the form of a question, thus softening rebuke, and calming their terrors by the appeal to their common sense. He never sets He would be accepted by the nations, as is the case in the book of A question that may very well have been accompanied by others. Christ and his disciples no sooner put forth to sea, but dangers attend and difficulties do accompany them: a tempest The disciples wake Him and ask Him to save them. This one truly has authority.
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