Enquire into the reasons of your fear, and weigh them.. This indicates the severity of this storm. He would be accepted by the nations, as is the case in the book of The storm was so great that the boat was being covered with the waves. I ask for simple trust, and share in the Apostles' wonder at the power present in the person of Jesus. The Lord sits upon the floods, and is mightier than the noise of many waters. suffered; I marvel at the calm with which they could respond. ", Sacred Space is a ministry of the Irish Jesuits. Jesus has also given instructions to cross to the other side of the lake, in verse 18. Dr Ross joined the faculty of Beeson Divinity School in 2002 as Beeson Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew. When the sayings were particularly important teachings, or teachings that were repeated frequently, then they might put more of the exact phrasing in their gospel reports. And they went and woke him up, saying, "Lord, save us! We are dealing with a sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee. abs._ (EGT) . The church is tossed with tempests (Isa 54:11); it is only the upper region that enjoys a perpetual calm, this lower one is ever and anon disturbed and disturbing. And when he had entered into the ship, his disciples followed him.24. It is a reminder that Jesus was truly human. 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. It is the basic cry to the Lord for help by a needy people. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the The word that calms the storm.Christ yields to the cry of an imperfect faith, and so strengthens it. This is one reason why He chose to designate Himself as the Son of Man, a Messianic title from Daniel 7:13-14 to be sure, but also a way of describing Himself as the authentic man, invested with power, humble, obedient, and finally exalted. But here they were afraid. But be careful: they are not making things up to embellish the account. The first part is the storm on the sea and the disciples words to Jesus. The third is the disciples amazement and their words about Jesus. 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. [< Gk. sing. 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. The message of the passage is rather straightforward: Jesus has authority over nature. He was likely tired from the long day of preaching, dealing with the crowds, healing, and casting out demons. 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. Choose the size of the text for your daily prayer. Let us consider the insincerity of the multitude. HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He (Matthew 8:26) EXPLAIN. But a rearrangement of the order of the stories by Matthew for rhetorical or theological purposes is not a problem. It is now on display in a lovely new museum there on the shores of the lake at Genneseret. How effectually it was done? at a later point. As a sense of danger and need is a choice argument when we deal with Christ for help; so is it an ordinary forerunner of deliverance and help.7. Matthew 8:23-27. The disciples were afraid of dying. As He lay asleep He showed the weakness of manhood; but He woke to manifest the power of indwelling Divinity. From a See his absolute dominion over all the creatures, which bespeaks both his honour, and the happiness of those that have him on their side. 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. CHARACTERS: Jesus, leper, centurion Matthew 8:2. The Winds and the Waves Obey His Will (Matthew 8:23-27) Storms terrify many people. 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). He had already done miracles by His powerful word, and now here He did another over the storm. .(2:5-9). He was the Messiah, the King of Heaven and Earth. Their prayer has life in it, Lord, save us, we perish. That sleep may have a symbolical meaning for us. He was exhausted from His ministry with the crowds, and so in the boat He was asleep during the storm. St. Mark and St. He can carry Himself as one asleep, to the end He may be awakened by their prayers.6. In form, of course,and in effect alsothis was to them a rebuke. Let the sinners in Zion be afraid, let heathen mariners tremble in a storm, but you shall not be so. Are you not worth much more than they? A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 24. Matthew showed Jesus authority by what he taught in Chapter s 5-7. It is a simple word made up of syn, with, and optics, vision, sight. "Behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea." Home COMMENTARY Lesson from Matthew 8:23-27? Be still! (4:39); and the disciples were terrified (4:41) and asked Who is this? (4:41). 1 You will no doubt see the word synoptic frequently in studying the Gospels. 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. Mark 4:35; Luke 8:22. His discovery of the cause and spring of their fears; O ye of little faith. Then, after this Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves and they became calm. Matthew 8, Wesley's Explanatory Notes, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, produced by John Wesley between 1754 and 1765, has stood the test of time. ship they were about to be sunk by a storm. The story can also be looked at from the perspective of contrasts. _dat. What does this mean for us? 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. 2. 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. Moses commanded the waters with a rod; Joshua, with the ark of the covenant; Elisha, with the prophets mantle; but Christ with a word. By faith we might see through the storm to the quiet shore, and encourage ourselves with hope that we shall weather our point. 23 Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. I. There is the chaos of the storm and the dead calm which follows after the intervention of Jesus. But observe, when he went to sea, he had no yacht or pleasure-boat to attend him, but made use of his disciples fishing-boats; so poorly was he accommodated in all respects. Matthew 8:23-27 New International Version Jesus Calms the Storm 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. 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. the parables which St. Matthew gives in chapter 13 Observe, 2. What is it being saved from? Luke both place the incident after the series of parables which St. This fact seems to explain much that we read of in this case. 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! Part. He slept not so much with a desire to be refreshed, as with a design to be awaked. when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: And he open DISCIPLESHIP IN TRAINING The Healing of the greeting is one of peace. . reading the Bible Matthew begins "And seeing the multitude, he went into a mountain: and Matthew 8:23-27. The first one is that Matthew says that the disciples cried out to Jesus Lord, save us. MATTHEWS *GOSPEL Everything was to be subjected to mankind (Gen. 1:27,28). The effect of Jesus powerful command was to calm the storm on the sea, but also to calm their fears. 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. Learn hence, That the prevalency of fear in a time of great and imminent danger, though it may argue weakness of faith, yet it is no evidence of want of faith: in the midst of the disciples fears they believed Christs power. They came and wakened him. mountain gorges, are notor Matthew 8:1. We might imagine Mom or Dad saying cut it out! to the kids bickering in the back seat of the car. alone makes the disciples (some of them skilled boatm II. Imagine yourself in the boat with Jesus. Jesus rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith and calms the storm. grace best- MATTHEWS GOOD NEWS 8:23-27 We accept the chronology of Mark, who explicitly Note, They, and they only, will be found the true disciples of Christ, that are willing to go to sea with him, to follow him into dangers and difficulties. The peril and perplexity of the disciples in this voyage; and in this appeared the truth of what Christ had just now said, that those who follow him must count upon difficulties, Mt 8:20. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. He does not chide them for disturbing him with their prayers, but for disturbing themselves with their fears. He rebuked the winds and the sea (Matthew 8:26). The Stilling of the Tempest. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? The boat which He had possibly spoken of previously (Matthew 8:18). study questions Here we see the power of His word over nature. So, taking the three gospels together we get a wonderful reflection of their fear and the chaos in the boat. Jesus touched her hand and the fever left her. Here are my notes on this text: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: This story is found in Mark (Mark 4:35-41) and Luke (Luke 8:22-25), but were reading it in Matthews gospel. They awoke him with their prayers; Lord, save us, we perish. Who is this man, the disciples asked each other. Matthew records in Matthew 13. A simple illustration. They are not contradictory statements; they are not discrepancies. When I was four, a tornado went through our subdivision. 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. I. disciples, or hired by them for his use, according to the directions In a storm, whether of the sea or of my own emotions, the urgent often pushes 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. 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? 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). By taking care of the troubling circumstances of life Jesus was able to take away their fears and build their faith in Him. construed as sing.) . When you compare stories in these three gospels, remember that the writers have the freedom to summarize the speeches or to put the sayings in their own words. In fact, throughout the ancient Near East the sea was the symbol of Sheol, the abyss, the evil enemy. Matthew remembers one thing that was said and records that. Now. is the fullest; note how both the others omit the reproach of Mark How easily this was done, with a words speaking. 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. 65:5-7; 89:9; 107:23-32. This sermon offers guidance and solace to fellow storm travelers. This is a miracle by Christ, demonstrating His power over the storm. 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. 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. And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. Who is Jesus to me? But the disciples plea Lord, save us, we are perishing! voices Matthews theology, too. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the It was in the evening (4:35); Jesus said, Let us pass over to the other side (4:35); there were other boats that went along side (4:36); Jesus was in the stern sleeping on a cushion (4:38); when Jesus rebuked the storm He said, Peace! It is always good to pay close attention to the exact words of Jesus in a passage. small open row boat, large enough And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch The King passed down from the mountain and from teaching in order that Matthews just isnt the one. But Matthew used a word that means of little faith while Mark says do you still have no faith? Mark did not mean to imply that the disciples had no faith at all--he has already described their following Jesus. 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. the science or art of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures. Lord of wind and sea, the one in whom all was created is the one who creates 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. And the comforting thing is that even in our fears and terrors, our weak faith, we may cry to the Lord: Lord, if you are willing, save/heal/deliver/protect . As they cross the sea, a great storm arises and threatens to sink their boat and drown them all. He delays His help that He may try our faith and quicken our prayers. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. He shows complete trust in the protection of God, whereas the disciples are seen to be of little faith. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. Storms in the voyage-even when sailing according to the So its remarkable that Jesus is sleeping. 24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. 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. _When he was come down from the mountain, great (Matthew 8:23-27 KJV). 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). Not the waves only but the lingering swell by which such waves were usually followed. What is there really to fear? Were going to drown!. I. The fifth chapter of thinking about the Bible 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. 2. 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. The church may be like to be drowned, and Christ may seem to neglect the matter.5. 23 Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. clearly, no one. (Matthew 8:23-27 KJV). St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: "it was The disciples found out bit by bit what kind of man this is'. And today? Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25. 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. (1.) HIS DISCIPLES - Not merely 6. Christ and his disciples no sooner put forth to sea, Christs disciples are apt to be disquieted with fears in a stormy day, to torment themselves with jealousies that things are bad with them, and dismal conclusions that they will be worse. Church. [3.] The best authorities omit the definite article. From this instance we see, that great faith in the habit may appear little in act and exercise. HEALING OF PETER'S (Judges 6:13). And behold, there arose a great te And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 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. they sailed was probably a small open boat with sails, such as was And he said to them, Why are you afraid, O men of little faith?. But Jesus was sleeping. I have always been frightened by tornadoes. 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. Matthew 5:1, JESUS CALMS THE STORM MATTHEW 8:23-27; MARK 4:35-41; LUKE 8:22-25; Sea 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. A sudden and violent storm springs up, pouring water into the boat Boat is. 4:38. When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed 23And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. The disciples went and woke him, saying, 'Lord, save us! _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the Whither else should they go? Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Because people are perishing in spiritual chaos. Note. And it would have been powered by a sail. But that does not make much sense, for these seasoned sailors thought they were going to drown right up to the moment that Jesus calmed the storm. In one sense, the present scene of the calming of the storm is even more striking. MATTHEW 8:1 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. 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. God 1. It was the language of their fervency; they pray as men in earnest, that beg for their lives; it becomes us thus to strive and wrestle in prayer; therefore Christ slept, that he might draw out this importunity. This story has long been valued by all true disciples of Christ. It is a beautiful illustration of His ways of dealing with those that are His. This scene is often pictured and is a favourite for times of stress and of 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. Should they not, in any case, wake Him out of His sleep? 1. It is the proper thing to do. 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. Surely they could have seen a sudden calm too if that had been the case. Note, They who would learn to pray must go to sea. hope And He casts all into the form of a question, thus softening rebuke, and calming their terrors by the appeal to their common sense. Change). Quotations It hearkens back to what He told them recently in the Sermon on the Mount. 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. 1. Here HEALING OF THE Jesus is fast asleep. heart that is at the heart of prayer. 2. of His ministry summarised as teaching and preaching and healing _Excursion to the eastern shore with its incidents_ (Mark 4:35 to Mark Mother Teresa, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, suffered worse crises than any I have Now the boat would not be a large one. The other changes are small variations of the wording. First, it should help us to build our faith, our confidence in Christ. We are perishing!. All this kind of material you can gather from a good dictionary. On the part of the Saviour a gracious response. You are part of a global community. wisdom Then, after standing up, He reprimanded the winds and the lake, and they became incredibly calm. (LogOut/ Either way, the peril was great. It was the sleep of physical exhaustion after a hard days work. Not the winds only but the waves are silent. Can we hope ever to get to the other side of this cloud? (2.) 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? 12). In addition to the items mentioned above, Mark adds some more information. 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. One thinks immediately of creation where by His word the LORD brought everything into existence, even including controlling the seas (Gen. 1). Christ winnows men. And, behold, there came a leper and As that other man we meet in the Gospels, I beseech Jesus, 'Help my little faith, so weak yet so trusting'. verb is superfluous. But Jesus was sleeping. Nothing is impossible for Him. 1. And, behold, there came a leper_ 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. 26 He replied, You of little faith! 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. This is at once one of the If we assume every sozo means being saved from hell to heaven, we are liable to misread the Bible. If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? There is the terror of the disciples and the composure of Jesus who is asleep! hermeneutics Why are you so afraid? Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH. Matthew 8:23. 8:23-27 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. 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. 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. So Matthew uses their words to drive home his point that Jesus is truly unique, for He is sovereign over nature. but dangers attend and difficulties do accompany them:. It need not be like that. of His righteousness; the sublimest code of morals ever proclaimed on Sabbath rest is a foretaste of the rest that awaits us, and that God will provide in the fullness of time. As we will see, the men in the boat didnt fully catch on to who Jesus was until after He rose from the dead. He was the Messiah, the King of Heaven and Earth. better rendering. THE STORM ON THE LAKE. Luke 8:22-25. (Matthew 8:1 .) 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. Save us is the language of faith; we perish is that of fear. 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. books THE STORMY SEA. Mt. Imminent and sensible dangers will drive people to him who alone can help in time of need. They seem to have needed constant experiences for their faith. Q. Lord, save us! prayer The disciples are amazed at this power. 8). In a way, their request for Him to save them already had answered who this one was. 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, Jesus rebuke of the disciples is contrasted with Jesus rebuke of the storm. If so, was my faith weakened or strengthened by having this experience? 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. 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. Jesus questions the disciples fear, calls them little faiths same word as last week and then rebukes or warns the wind and the waves. Observe. When the storm came up, He was asleep, but they were in a panic. 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.). For He is not only their teacher: He THE KING MANIFESTED BY SIGNS OF DIVINE POWER. 23. for the Savior and the Twelve apostles, the disciples who accompanied LOVE IN ACTION (Matthew 8:1-34) Bible politics And, lo, there was a great swell in the sea, so that the ship was covered with the billows: and he was asleep.25. Christ could have prevented this storm, and have ordered them a pleasant passage, but that would not have been so much for his glory and the confirmation of their faith as their deliverance was: this storm was for their sakes, as Joh 11:4. Their response is amazement! 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. 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