AND WHEN HE WAS ENTERED INTO. 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. Then, after this Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves and they became calm. For additional references, see Pss. Observe, They call him, Lord, and then pray, Save us. and the ship was covered with waves. Jesus has also given instructions to cross to the other side of the lake, in verse 18. 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. AND WHEN HE WAS ENTERED INTO A SHIP, HIS DISCIPLES FOLLOWED Where was our faith? What other person can speak and have the winds and the waves obey His voice? The disciples application made to him; they awake him with a sad outcry Lord, save us: we perish. Matthew inserts this group of events here; Mark and Luke Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). What is it being saved to? His disciples followed him; the twelve kept close to him, when others staid behind upon the terra firma, where there was sure footing. (1.) who followed Him must be ready to put all other considerations to JESUS STILLS THE STORM (8:23-27). It is a beautiful illustration of His ways of dealing with those that are His. Then, after standing up, He reprimanded the winds and the lake, and they became incredibly calm. 27 The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? I would not make too much of their following Him (some folks make a spiritual point out of some common statements), because the word is used even for the crowds of unbelievers who followed Him where He went. been pleased to employ in giving us the apostle Matthew's accou _CHRIST IN THE SHIP_ 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.. When I was four, a tornado went through our subdivision. 27But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! INTRODUCTORY WORDS There is the terror of the disciples and the composure of Jesus who is asleep! evening-there were other little ships-a great storm of wind the waves The message of the passage is rather straightforward: Jesus has authority over nature. 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). Nothing is impossible for Him. [< Gk. 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. They did not want to drown. A simple illustration. But as is often the case in the gospels, words like this are retained in the Christian community with added meaning. HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He books When Jesus calmed the storm, then, He was demonstrating that He has the power of heaven at His command. But what a rebuke! The power and grace of Jesus Christ put forth for their succour: then the Lord Jesus awaked, as one refreshed, Ps 78:65. He would be accepted by the nations, as is the case in the book of I have always been frightened by tornadoes. 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 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. 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. him. GADARENE DEMONIACS The freshwater sea is only about 13 miles long and 8 miles across. 65:5-7; 89:9; 107:23-32. Of course, in the Old Testament, this is descriptive of the LORD God. And the surface of the lake is about 600 feet below sea level. were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits, with his 25 The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, Lord, save us! (Delivered Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Similarly, but a little more problematic, Jesus rebuke of the disciples is stated differently in the gospels. 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. The boat which He had possibly spoken of previously (Matthew 8:18). For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 4:35. 5-13 Compare Luk_7:1-10. section to matter which resembles that of Mark and Luke, and But the disciples plea Lord, save us, we are perishing! voices Matthews theology, too. Jesus has shown himself to be the Messiah Are you not worth much more than they? Many that have true faith are weak in it, and it does but little. 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. Jesus ", Sacred Space is a ministry of the Irish Jesuits. What is there lacking except in your faith? .(2:5-9). Why are things with us thus? violent squall, such as these small inland seas, surrounded with Observe here, 1. 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. 4). Matthew mosaic, All Hallows, Allerton, by Rodhullandemu [CC BY-SA] via Wikimedia Commons. 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. Our prayer leads us from love to knowledge, the knowledge of the Whil MATTHEWNOTE ON MATTHEW 8:1 The Authoritative Power of the Messiah: Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? In our story Jesus must have gotten into the boat in the region of Capernaum, on the north west shore, because He got out of the boat on the other side near Kursi (on the eastern shore about half way down the coast). part. He was exhausted from His ministry with the crowds, and so in the boat He was asleep during the storm. faith hope and love Home COMMENTARY What is the meaning of Matthew 8:23-27? Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. You see that particular mention is made of this one special case, and, Professed disciples tested. We will always struggle with fears in this life, because the world is not a safe place. (Matthew 8:23-27 KJV). As He and his disciples were in a small Storms in the voyage-even when sailing according to the Great multitudes often count for nothing; it is here or ther Matthew 8:1. Now as for the sudden storms, these are fairly frequent. Bible What is there really to fear? This passage does not quote from the Old Testament, so we are left to make connections with the themeone who controls the elements of nature by His word. It was well they had him so near them. 's narrative 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. St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: it was We are dealing with a sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee. Matthew 8:24. It was. commonly used for fishing on the lake. _dat. Matthew showed Jesus authority by what he taught in Chapter s 5-7. 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 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. in any co Matthew 8:16. 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. (Matthew 8:5 .) 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. Their prayer has life in it, Lord, save us, we perish. As Matthew is proving with his gospel, this man was God, the One who created the wind and the waves and all things. The men marvelled.11. he had given, It is used usually against things that ought not to be, such as the weak faith of the disciples. When the storm came up, He was asleep, but they were in a panic. over the wind and the waves. Now. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. In prayer 12). personal Matthew Henrys Commentary Ver. 24And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. But as you are studying Matthews account, only the points that Matthew makes should be your basic Bible study, because you are studying the passage in the way he wrote it in his gospel. There arose a very great storm, Mt 8:24. 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. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. This tells us about the cosmic scope of Jesuss authority. Matthew's Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, and of the King. 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. Though Christ is present, the storm comes, and He is sleeping through it. 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. 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. His presence exempteth not His disciples from trouble and danger.3. What assurance as well! The Healing of the Leper. And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. Both Matthew and Mark included Jesus question about their being afraid. And when he was entered into a ship. This becomes the powerful thrust of the passage to all subsequent believers. 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. I ask God for the grace to face death peacefully, whether it be close at hand or far in the future. Though we do not know how many, at least some disciples followed Him. Home / Commentary / Matthew / Matthew Chapter 8 / Matthew 8:23-27. Note, They who would learn to pray must go to sea. They said among themselves What kind of man is this that even the wind and the sea obey Him? (1.) greeting is one of peace. had given them wise instruction. (2.) HIS DISCIPLES, probably the Twelve, though others followe GENERAL CHARACTER. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the of CHRIST. The two narratives that follow are brought together in all three CLOSER READING: In verse 24, the storm that happens is literally a quake the Greek word that gives us our words seismograph and seismic. As He lay asleep He showed the weakness of manhood; but He woke to manifest the power of indwelling Divinity. Their response is amazement! We know not the way of the wind (Joh 3:8), much less can we control it; but he that bringeth forth the wind out of his treasury (Ps 135:7), when it is out, gathers it into his fists, Pr 30:4. ( after ). that destroy relationships or make my plight worse. faith 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. eveningthere were other boats with Hima great storm In these nature miracles, though, Jesus was demonstrating what God had intended for humans to be. Everything was to be subjected to mankind (Gen. 1:27,28). When He did, the wind, the waves, the sea, everything became perfectly calm. But it was their fear that betrayed the weakness of their faith. Matthew 8:23-27. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. Jesus Calms the Storm. disciples, or hired by them for his use, according to the directions 23. HEALING OF THE The disciples fear and panic is contrasted with Jesus sleeping on the boat. 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. grace The other changes are small variations of the wording. ship where they were to suffer. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Home COMMENTARY Lesson from Matthew 8:23-27? MATTHEWS *GOSPEL The men were amazed, and said, What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?. _When the even was come, they brought unto him many that 8). What a wondrous application of His power (6) And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. gratitude The Lord seems to sleep, when he permits his Church What a beautiful representation is here given of the two-fold nature for the Savior and the Twelve apostles, the disciples who accompanied LOVE IN ACTION (Matthew 8:1-34) Jesus then decides to take His ministry to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee to the Greco-Roman province called the Decapolis. Just from a simple reading of the few verses we would rightly conclude that the account demonstrates Jesus authority over the elements of nature, and, the disciples weak faith for being afraid. I told them very specifically to write their work on only one side of the paper. In this case, what is being saved is the disciples physical lives. This is at once one of the (1.) together. Only God has power over the natural forces of the sea. Then He calls them a name: oligopistoi meaning little faiths. This moniker is translated here as you men of little faith. 1.) 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. He chose to go by water. and tempests shew the attempts of the wicked spirits to overturn the Jesus We are feeling swamped by the waves, while God apparently sleeps, not really interested or aware of our lot. Lord of wind and sea, the one in whom all was created is the one who creates 2. 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. CHAPTER 8 While Jesus sleeps, a violent storm rages and the disciples are fearing for their lives. But Jesus was sleeping. Is it beyond Him to help us? church It was the stillness of wonder; the hush of bewilderment; the silence of awe. 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. Their plea is, We perish; which was, [1.] What pity was in it! On the way He quiets a terrible storm. The first part is the storm on the sea and the disciples words to Jesus. 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. Teach me that, Lord. In a way, their request for Him to save them already had answered who this one was. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 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. And behold, there arose a great te And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. The Signs of the Kingdom - Matthew 8:1 - Matthew 9:1 St. Mark and St. 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. Let Chapter 8, which opens the portion that comes before us tonight, is a Fear is irrational if we can exercise faith. _HILDA BRIGHT_ But THE KING MANIFESTED BY SIGNS OF DIVINE POWER. 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. It is the proper thing to do. 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 Verse 23. In fact, throughout the ancient Near East the sea was the symbol of Sheol, the abyss, the evil enemy. We are perishing!" 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). It could have carried up to 15 men. Our prayer for deliverance from our troubles will be less and less out of fear and desperation and more out of confidence. First, it should help us to build our faith, our confidence in Christ. How effectually it was done? _When he was come down from the mountain, great The storm was so great that the boat was being covered with the waves. ( Matthew 8:23-27 KJV) William Burkitt New Testament Observe here, 1. What they are being saved from is physical death, by drowning. To them it would doubtless have a different look. It is how we refer to the first three Gospels that have the same basic presentation of the account of Jesus, although with variations. Christ and his disciples no sooner put forth to sea, 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. Christ stilling the tempest.. A typical boat on the Sea of Galilee was relatively small. examples of its benefits. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. Observe, (1.) On the part of the Saviour a gracious response. It was the sleep of physical exhaustion after a hard days work. The church may be like to be drowned, and Christ may seem to neglect the matter.5. best- MATTHEWS GOOD NEWS It is not large, but you could get twelve or so men into the boat fairly easily, but not a whole lot more. His G846 disciples G3101 followed And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.' That is, the eastern shore, home of the Decapolis City of Hippos, a Gentile city. The story can also be looked at from the perspective of contrasts. you see the King amid the storms of nature. The 29th psalm is also a good one to connect with this study. 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. What does this mean for us? Contrasts. Christianity Part. (LogOut/ 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. It is always good to pay close attention to the exact words of Jesus in a passage. The story comes in a series of reports about Jesus authority in various areassickness, demons, death, and sin. The story is placed here in chapter 8 no doubt to be a part of this demonstration of Jesus authority. 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. When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed From a The reason of it; Even the winds and the sea obey him. Help, Lord, we perish (see R.V.). No sooner was the storm up, but their fears were up, and they were as much overset with their boisterous passions, as the vessel was with the tempestuous winds; and accordingly Christ rebukes the tempest within, and then the tempest without: first he calms their hearts, and then the seas. Save us is the language of faith; we perish is that of fear. Jesus rebuke of the disciples is contrasted with Jesus rebuke of the storm. I ask for simple trust, and share in the Apostles' wonder at the power present in the person of Jesus. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. Were going to drown!. They were amazed, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him? semi-independent confeder CHRONOLOGY. 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 . While the disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee, a great storm arose. study questions (1-2) The leper makes his request of Jesus. 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. I stay with these words, pleading for Jesus' help. St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: "it was 23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. (LogOut/ But there are a couple of apparent difficulties that you would have to deal with in studying this passage. Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25. Jesus calmed the storm to encourage their faith (v. 26). 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? 24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. They were in a panic when they came to Him, not in confidence. How easily this was done, with a words speaking. 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. STILLING OF THE TEMPEST. Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. A storm arose while the disciples were following their Master. calm and confidence in everything of life. See his absolute dominion over all the creatures, which bespeaks both his honour, and the happiness of those that have him on their side. The disciples wake Him and ask Him to save them. (1.) He shares three examples of Jesus miraculously healing people during His ministry in Capernaum. The waves it generates are literally covering up the boat. The ship or fishing-boat, i.e. Throughout these episodes we see Jesuss power over sickness, His power over a storm, and His power over the spiritual realm. The first one is that Matthew says that the disciples cried out to Jesus Lord, save us. CHARACTERS: Jesus, leper, centurion Matthew 8:2. Have there been times of turbulence when Jesus (God) seemed uninterested, uncaring? 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. 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