He slept at this time, to try the faith of his disciples, whether they could trust him when he seemed to slight them. 2. eveningthere were other boats with Hima great storm 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. better rendering. p EXPOSITION section to matter which resembles that of Mark and Luke, and 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 His dislike of their fears: Why are ye fearful? Then, after standing up, He reprimanded the winds and the lake, and they became incredibly calm. The Healing of the (1.) (1.) Matthew inserts this group of events here; Mark and Luke It was the evening after Matthew's Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, and of the King. Observe how lovingly our Lord meets an imperfect faith. 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! And when he had entered into the ship, his disciples followed him.24. He shares three examples of Jesus miraculously healing people during His ministry in Capernaum. 2. thinking about the Bible Jesus gets into the boat to go to the other side of the sea and His disciples follow Him. A typical boat on the Sea of Galilee was relatively small. 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. are often in perils there, to reflect that they have a Saviour to This becomes the powerful thrust of the passage to all subsequent believers. You are part of a global community. 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. Both Matthew and Mark included Jesus question about their being afraid. Imagine yourself in the boat with Jesus. It is easy to see how these men--some of them seasoned fishermen--would have been terrified in a storm in a boat like that. 1. 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. THE LEPER CLEANSED. StudyLght.org. And, lo, there was a great swell in the sea, so that the ship was covered with the billows: and he was asleep.25. And yet the disciples were looking at a man, a human being, who had some special kind of authority over nature. _ 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. 24And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. The disciples became frightened. (2.) _HILDA BRIGHT_ 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. It hearkens back to what He told them recently in the Sermon on the Mount. Each gospel writer includes some of the things that happened there in the boat. Of all the gospel writers Matthew is the most orderly. 5 This is followed by an intimation that, though rejected by His own, It has all the marks and signatures of a miracle upon it; it is the Lords doing, and is marvellous in their eyes. First, it should help us to build our faith, our confidence in Christ. As they crossed, Matthew tells his readers that a great storm suddenly arose on the sea. texts that aren't in the lectionary We are studying Matthew 8:23-27 for Sunday, June 13. 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). Home / Commentary / Matthew / Matthew Chapter 8 / Matthew 8:23-27. reading But Q. When Jesus calmed the storm, then, He was demonstrating that He has the power of heaven at His command. evening-there were other little ships-a great storm of wind the waves The boat that Jesus used to cross the sea was probably around this size. Matthew mosaic, All Hallows, Allerton, by Rodhullandemu [CC BY-SA] via Wikimedia Commons. 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. you see the King amid the storms of nature. And when he was entered into a ship. Image: St. The story comes in a series of reports about Jesus authority in various areassickness, demons, death, and sin. They said among themselves What kind of man is this that even the wind and the sea obey Him? What is being saved? 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. Am I of little or of great faith? 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. Bible study Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. Psalm 8 had said that God made man a little lower than the angels and gave him dominion over creation. 16:21-23; based on Daniel 7:13-14). Professed disciples tested. But Jesus was sleeping. Learn hence, That the most raging winds and outrageous seas cannot stand before the rebukes of Christ; if once he rebukes them, their rage is down; God lays a law upon the most lawless creatures, even when they seem to act the most lawlessly. A stillness more than the stillness of peace, though doubtless, in their circumstances, that would be blessed and deep. darkness - in the storms of life. Whenever sozo is used, it is important to ask three questions. 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. Now as for the sudden storms, these are fairly frequent. The disciples ask the Lord to save them in the storm (23, 24). 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. and tempests shew the attempts of the wicked spirits to overturn the 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). The first one is that Matthew says that the disciples cried out to Jesus Lord, save us. What is it being saved to? Jesus rebuked the disciples for their weak faith. Either way, the peril was great. Not the winds only but the waves are silent. And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. How do you feel? 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. This is at once one of the Observe, 4. Of the way in which He may be expected to bring them through their trials at last.Viz. This is a miracle by Christ, demonstrating His power over the storm. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The disciples, several of whom were experienced fishermen, were unable to bring the boat safely to shore and became fearful for their lives. He might bring the Kingdom nearer to His people, and give them The authority that Jesus has is usually demonstrated by His mighty works, His miracles. Gospels; but St. Mark and St. Luke place them, as we have seen, after III. MATTHEW 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples foll. He rebuked the disciples (Mt 8:26); Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? 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. people, they would understand and appreciate and love him more. 23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. Similarly, but a little more problematic, Jesus rebuke of the disciples is stated differently in the gospels. The sea denotes the world, the winds But be careful: they are not making things up to embellish the account. The psalm closes by reminding the reader that God sat sovereignly at the great Flood (Gen. 6-8). At its deepest it is about 160 feet deep, depending on the fluctuation over the years. 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. 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. Jesus was sleepin _aor. 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. Choose the speed the daily prayer fades between stages. St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: "it was In these nature miracles, though, Jesus was demonstrating what God had intended for humans to be. 24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. _When he was come down from the mountain, great "Behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea." 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. It can do no harm, and, for the present, may blow as it listeth, while He gives the trembling disciples a lesson. The freshwater sea is only about 13 miles long and 8 miles across. This is a prayer that will never go unanswered and which echoes through my heart, touching my deepest desires. They were in a panic when they came to Him, not in confidence. 1. He shows complete trust in the protection of God, whereas the disciples are seen to be of little faith. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. The disciples said all these things and probably more as well. Matthew 8:23-27 New King James Version Wind and Wave Obey Jesus 23 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. What other person can speak and have the winds and the waves obey His voice? Observe here, 1. _And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed Jesus rebuke of the disciples is contrasted with Jesus rebuke of the storm. The disciples are amazed at this power. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 4:35. 5-13 Compare Luk_7:1-10. What manner of man is this? etc.David Dickson. grace I. Upon arrival he casts out two demons. And they went and woke him, saying, Save, Lord; we are perishing.. 23. thru Ver. Here we see the power of His word over nature. 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. Section 16 Christ may sleep when his church is in a storm, but he will not outsleep himself: the time, the set time to favour his distressed church, will come, Ps 102:13. justice They had never seen anything like this. 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. 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. On the way He quiets a terrible storm. . Matthew 8:23-27 (my translation) 23 As he boarded the boat, his students followed him. 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. By faith we might see through the storm to the quiet shore, and encourage ourselves with hope that we shall weather our point. Jesus comments on the smallness of their faith and calms the storm with a rebuke. Teach me that, Lord. prayer, conversation and reading can all enhance and increase our knowledge But that is a stilted bookish view and totally unrealistic. And the surface of the lake is about 600 feet below sea level. The disciples went and woke him, saying, 'Lord, save us! This scene is often pictured and is a favourite for times of stress and of 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. Christ rebukes his disciples fears; Why are ye fearful? The Storm on the Lake. As our evangelist is giving a collection of healing incidents, the introduction of Matthew 8:18-22, disciple interviews, and even of Matthew 8:23-27, a nature miracle, needs an explanation. 1. This little passage is rather straightforward in its structure. 1. liturgy Matthew 8:23. Lord of wind and sea, the one in whom all was created is the one who creates Could they hope, in such a craft, to survive such a storm? construed as sing.) As they cross the sea, a great storm arises and threatens to sink their boat and drown them all. Are you not worth much more than they? But He was asleep. The voyage which followed was characterised by two principal features. 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 The ship in which In one sense, the present scene of the calming of the storm is even more striking. 23. (Delivered Sunday, August 28, 2005 at In a storm, whether of the sea or of my own emotions, the urgent often pushes And that is certainly true here, for without the speeches we have a storm, the disciples panic, Jesus calming the storm, and the disciples amazement. That is, the eastern shore, home of the Decapolis City of Hippos, a Gentile city. Why are ye fearfultimorousye little-faithed souls? What about me? It is now on display in a lovely new museum there on the shores of the lake at Genneseret. CLOSER READING: In verse 24, the storm that happens is literally a quake the Greek word that gives us our words seismograph and seismic. Sabbath rest is a foretaste of the rest that awaits us, and that God will provide in the fullness of time. We have already noted how the speeches give us the meaning of the flow of the story. mountain gorges, are notor Matthew 8:1. Here you see the King amid the storms of nature. Observe, 3. Talk to Jesus about the storms that are in your life today. 2. What they are being saved from is physical death, by drowning. had given them wise instruction. It is a simple word made up of syn, with, and optics, vision, sight. And it would have been powered by a sail. JESUS STILLS A TEMPEST 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. Matthew 8:23-27. The church must believe Christ to be God and able to deliver them. 8:18 ), that they should depart to the other side of the sea of Tiberias , into the country of Gadara, in the tribe of A question that may very well have been accompanied by others. That will be a primary focus of the study. They awoke him with their prayers; Lord, save us, we perish. 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). THE STORMY SEA. Matthew 8:23-27 King James Version 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. THE STILLING OF THE TEMPEST (Mark 4:36 *, Luke 8:23). It is the basic cry to the Lord for help by a needy people. [3.] (Note the words gave commandment in Matthew 8:18.) 2. ( after ). When he embarked on the boat, his disciples followed him. 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. When His disciples came to Jesus fearful of the stormy sea, He asks them Why are you afraid? 23. sing. As He lay asleep He showed the weakness of manhood; but He woke to manifest the power of indwelling Divinity. Help, Lord, we perish (see R.V.). 23 Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. We might imagine Mom or Dad saying cut it out! to the kids bickering in the back seat of the car. He never sets The Lord sits upon the floods, and is mightier than the noise of many waters. The reason of it; Even the winds and the sea obey him. 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 These are times when Jesus seemed asleep. Calming storms on the sea is a divine attribute, most specifically mentioned in Psalm 65:7, Psalm 89:9, and Psalm 107:25-29. Jesus has also addressed a couple of would-be disciples, with remarks that underscore the costs of following Jesus. Boat is. What assurance as well! This sea, or better lake, is in the north of the land of Israel; it is the only fresh water lake in the land, and so a great place for fishing. The power and grace of Jesus Christ put forth for their succour: then the Lord Jesus awaked, as one refreshed, Ps 78:65. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was 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. 27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! The storm was so great that the boat was being covered with the waves. having preached his sermon, and discovered his doctrine, says Jerome, 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. Jesus Words. Were going to drown. Mark says that the disciples said, Teacher, dont you care if we drown? Luke says that they said, Master, Master, were going to drown. Now this apparent discrepancy as it is often called affords us a good opportunity to understand the synoptic gospels. 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. TEXT: 8:23-27 What is there really to fear? wife's mother. The nature of their appeal, when they came to make it, was in full accord with such feelings. 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). II. 1 You will no doubt see the word synoptic frequently in studying the Gospels. We will always struggle with fears in this life, because the world is not a safe place. His presence exempteth not His disciples from trouble and danger.3. It is used usually against things that ought not to be, such as the weak faith of the disciples. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And here Jesus is tired and sleeping, but He has control over nature (Matt. 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. 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. By taking care of the troubling circumstances of life Jesus was able to take away their fears and build their faith in Him. Matthews just isnt the one. Our Lord, as He took on Him our nature, so also He subjected Himself to our natural and sinless infirmities. But Jesus was sleeping. But the disciples plea Lord, save us, we are perishing! voices Matthews theology, too. _When he was come down from the mountain, great (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. Martin Buber I and Thou striking illustration as well as proof of the method which God has Was it want of concern? Home COMMENTARY What is the meaning of Matthew 8:23-27? Ye, my disciples? HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He Matthew 8:23. (2.) He was the Messiah, the King of Heaven and Earth. SHIP. 1-4. II. I ask for simple trust, and share in the Apostles' wonder at the power present in the person of Jesus. GADARENE DEMONIACS 25And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. Very striking were its remoter results. faith hope and love They were amazed, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him? books () of windthe waves beat into Ver 23. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Now Jesus is revealed in His power. Their words are interesting: Lord, save us. In their experience this was a simple and urgent request. 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