Judaism 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). This is a miracle by Christ, demonstrating His power over the storm. A sudden and violent storm springs up, pouring water into the boat from the waves. Prayers Opening Prayer. The story can also be looked at from the perspective of contrasts. But the men marvelled. Matthew 8:23-27. Then He calls them a name: oligopistoi meaning little faiths. This moniker is translated here as you men of little faith. Whether He seem to sleep or to be awake, He is Lord of heaven and earth, Ruler and Commander of wind, sea, and land, whom all the creatures must obey.10. hermeneutics We have already noted how the speeches give us the meaning of the flow of the story. part. The Lord sits upon the floods, and is mightier than the noise of many waters. 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. 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. _When the even was come, they brought unto him many that He had already done miracles by His powerful word, and now here He did another over the storm. Jesus sleep is significant to consider for a moment. All this is a symbol of our individual lives, as well as of the history of the church.A. 3. Observe here, 1. Afterward their amazement is on who this one is. Jesus then decides to take His ministry to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee to the Greco-Roman province called the Decapolis. One student asked another, What did he say? And the answer was, He said, dont write on the back. Well, if we were looking for a dictated or recorded transcript, that is not what I said. CHAPTER 8. A wild storm came up. Either way, the peril was great. It is not the 'positive declaration' that has become the hallmark of so many prosperity teachers - but an unshakable trust in God's faithfulness to fulfil His Word. But as is often the case in the gospels, words like this are retained in the Christian community with added meaning. They awoke him with their prayers; Lord, save us, we perish. Jim Davis . The waves it generates are literally covering up the boat. Matthew Chapter 8. thinking about the Bible 4 * Then Jesus said to him, "See that you tell no one . THE CENTURION'S SERVANT HEALED. In form, of course,and in effect alsothis was to them a rebuke. (1.) Not the winds only but the waves are silent. You would discover them right away when you read the account in the three synoptic1_ftn1 gospels: Matthew 8:23-27 of course; Mark 4:37-41; and Luke 8:23-25. When storms come we tend to waver in our faith. The effect of Jesus powerful command was to calm the storm on the sea, but also to calm their fears. THE STORM ON THE LAKE. His dislike of their fears: Why are ye fearful? The wisest thing any disciple can do is follow Him wherever He leads. 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. Great multitudes often count for nothing; it is here or ther Matthew 8:1. Read Matthew 8:23 - 27. It is the proper thing to do. 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. HIS DISCIPLES, probably the Twelve, though others followe Matthew 8:23 He is saying essentially the same thing that Matthew said. Matthew 8:23-27 - Stilling the Storm 194 Matthew 8:28-34 - Healing the Gadarene Men 196 Matthew 9:1-8 - Healing the Paralyzed Man 199 . Lesson Text: Matthew 8:23-27. Matthew 8:23 - 8:27. 8:26 And He says to them, "Barely-trusting guys, why are you intimidated?". THE STORM ON THE LAKE Psalm 8 had said that God made man a little lower than the angels and gave him dominion over creation. And, look Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . related by S. Mark (Mar 1:40), and by Luke (Luke 5:12). A FRIGHTENING SITUATION (Matthew 8:23-25) 23. 4, 5) would be of interest as well since God caused a huge thunderstorm to assist Israel. 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.). It is used usually against things that ought not to be, such as the weak faith of the disciples. Christian ideas and practices We tend to panic . But God is portrayed as mightier than the raging seas (Ps. WISE DISCIPLES - Vs. 23. A gracious response.For gracious it wasmost graciousthough in the form of rebuke. Ye, my disciples? Nothing is impossible for Him. This is part of the overall presentation of the king in these chapters as one who has the authority to do all the things that He said He came to do. Finally, in verses 21 and 22, we see the final encounter of the text, "Another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father.". What other person can speak and have the winds and the waves obey His voice? the parables which St. Matthew gives in chapter 13 4:38. Shall we ever do so again? In both stories: The disciples are in a boat. been pleased to employ in giving us the apostle Matthew's accou _CHRIST IN THE SHIP_ Where was our faith? 1. multitudes followed him. striking illustration as well as proof of the method which God has [So I could not help thinking of a tsunami.] MATTHEW 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples foll. ILLUS - Divine intervention on Snoqualmie Pass. He might truly be a man, but He is also clearly the Son of Man (see Matt. commonly used for fishing on the lake. The faith which Christs disciples had in His Godhead was little in comparison of what they had ground for. Christ stilling the tempest.. 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. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. He delays His help that He may try our faith and quicken our prayers. 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). Jesus rebuke of the disciples is contrasted with Jesus rebuke of the storm. Now as for the sudden storms, these are fairly frequent. An agitated appeal.The occasion of this was a great tempesta sort of convulsion (a ) in that sea. matthew 8 23 27 explanation matthew 8 23 27 explanation. Gospels; but St. Mark and St. Luke place them, as we have seen, after The fifth chapter of Luke simply summarized it in a question to capture the essence of the rebuke. 65:5-7; 89:9; 107:23-32. 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. 1. What pity was in it! _And when he was entered, &c._] Himself was first in the At its deepest it is about 160 feet deep, depending on the fluctuation over the years. He would be accepted by the nations, as is the case in the book of Matthew 8 follows the conclusion of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-2). Jesuss tranquility in the boat is, perhaps, a demonstration of what it means not to worry or be anxious about how things are going to turn out. I. for the Savior and the Twelve apostles, the disciples who accompanied LOVE IN ACTION (Matthew 8:1-34) 3. Matthew 8:23 Context. The disciples marvel at the authority of Jesus - even the elements obey Him! 5 This is followed by an intimation that, though rejected by His own, Jesus was accused of having a demon, but He cast out demons (Matt. I. 1. The text is brief, and we have already noted several things about it, so this part of the study should be brief as well. See his absolute dominion over all the creatures, which bespeaks both his honour, and the happiness of those that have him on their side. who followed Him must be ready to put all other considerations to JESUS STILLS THE STORM (8:23-27). Let these be hushed, there would be terror no more. _Storm on the lake_ (Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25). LEADER OF MEN AND RULER OF NATURE David turns to the Lord for his safety and refuge and acknowledges that the only path to true safety is in the Lord. Their prayer has life in it, Lord, save us, we perish. Jesus rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith and calms the storm. Mark says, "they feared exceedingly"; and Luke, "they being afraid, wondered": they were filled with astonishment and fear, or reverence: there was such a shine of majesty, such a lustre of divine power appeared in this affair. The disciples are amazed at this power. Third, the more we see the power of the Lord, both in the Bible and in the experiences of believers around us (and in our own lives), the more our confidence will grow. (Matthew 8:1 .) wisdom 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. It is a simple word made up of syn, with, and optics, vision, sight. 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. Could they hope, in such a craft, to survive such a storm? Kingdom Power Demonstrated. 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. We are perishing!" And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. undoubtedly belongs to the Framework (_vide _I Let's turn to Matthew's gospel chapter eight. Jesus was tempted, like a man, but rebuked Satan (Matt. A small open rowboat, _And when He was entered into a ship._ THE STILLING OF THE TEMPEST (Mark 4:35; Luke 8:22). When His disciples came to Jesus fearful of the stormy sea, He asks them Why are you afraid? It is a simple misbelief to be too much afraid to perish in Christs company and service. 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. sing. As they crossed, Matthew tells his readers that a great storm suddenly arose on the sea. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 4:35. 5-13 Compare Luk_7:1-10. Observe. On the part of the Saviour a gracious response. The disciples became frightened. Jesus has also given instructions to cross to the other side of the lake, in verse 18. _And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples In Matthew 14, he sends the disciples ahead by themselves. He had not rebuked their weak faith simply to point out their weakness; He had rebuked their faith in order to show a weakness that He was now about to resolve. (Delivered Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Bethany Bible Church. They had never seen anything like this. Matthew 13:18-23 - Explanation of the Parable of the Sower 270 Matthew 13:24-30 - The Parable of the Wheat and Weeds 271 Be made clean." His leprosy was cleansed immediately. The use of the word rebuke is interesting and deserves some study. Matthew 5:1, JESUS CALMS THE STORM MATTHEW 8:23-27; MARK 4:35-41; LUKE 8:22-25; Section 16 an opportunity presented itself of displaying miracles, thereb JESUS GOT INTO THE BOAT. The men were amazed, and said, What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?. theology This becomes the powerful thrust of the passage to all subsequent believers. 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. We are perishing!" 26 And he said to them, "Why are . Matthew 8:28-34. He sleeps, but He never oversleeps, and there are no too-lates with Him. The disciples wake Him and ask Him to save them. Martin Buber I and Thou What they are being saved to is more time to physically live on earth. 2. That is, the eastern shore, home of the Decapolis City of Hippos, a Gentile city. The Stilling of the Tempest. HIS DISCIPLES FOLLOWED HIM into the ship, and th And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. In addition to the items mentioned above, Mark adds some more information. Luke 14:26-27, John 12:26 . And here Jesus is tired and sleeping, but He has control over nature (Matt. It is hard to thrill or entertain or keep the attention of people long today. The disciples, several of whom were experienced fishermen, were unable to bring the boat safely to shore and became fearful for their lives. He rebuked the disciples (Mt 8:26); Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting details: it was and tempests shew the attempts of the wicked spirits to overturn the In the first story, there is a great storm, waves swamp the boat, and the disciples fear . grace This little passage is rather straightforward in its structure. The famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once penned the beautiful words, "Be still, sad heart! A faith which does not wholly suppress fear may still be most real; and the highest faith has ever the consciousness that unless Christ help, and that speedily, we perish. Jesus Words. CHAPTER 8 Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. What is it being saved to? they sailed was probably a small open boat with sails, such as was But it was their fear that betrayed the weakness of their faith. INTRODUCTORY WORDS As a child, I had many nightmares about tornadoes. 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. As water filled the hull, Jesus was asleep. Matthew 8. and cease repining; Behind the cloud is the sun still shining; Thy fate is a common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall.". And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?". _dat. 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. "Behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea." It is helpful to keep that in the back of your mind. 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. Dormant power.In the first verses of this passage the resolution of Matthew 8:18 is executed in part. Jesus also gives brief teachings about the hard road of following Him on earth. II. Not the waves only but the lingering swell by which such waves were usually followed. III. (2.) Matthew 8:23-27 - World English Bible. Matthew 8:18-27 word, and healed all that were sick:_ Longfellow is rightrain comes at different times to all of us. personal 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. He chose to go by water. 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. The Healing of the If we assume every sozo means being saved from hell to heaven, we are liable to misread the Bible. 3.) (30-32) Jesus casts the demons into a herd of swine. How easily this was done, with a words speaking. _ He was the Messiah, the King of Heaven and Earth. In fact, archaeologists found a first century fishing boat of this kind a few years ago. This one truly has authority. Then, after this Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves and they became calm. So when you come upon apparent discrepancies in the narratives (and some interpreters like to exploit these as errors), remember that the writers have a certain amount of freedom to put things in their own words, or to summarize, or to select only parts of the event for their book. books Why are ye fearfultimorousye little-faithed souls? 23. He can carry Himself as one asleep, to the end He may be awakened by their prayers.6. 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, Matthew 8:23-27. Does He care for us at all? Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee knowing that a storm would threaten His safety and the safety of those entrusted to His care. By faith we might see through the storm to the quiet shore, and encourage ourselves with hope that we shall weather our point. 1 You will no doubt see the word synoptic frequently in studying the Gospels. Of all the gospel writers Matthew is the most orderly. The people who go down to the sea in ships in Psalm 107 sound a lot like the disciples in Matthew: they are afraid in the face of the storm, and they cry out to God in their distress. Matthew 8:27. Here it simply reports that they went with Him in the boat. MATTHEW 8:23-34 LESSON: ASTONISHING AUTHORITY February 10, 2019 HISTORY/ INTODUCTION: 8:14-17 THE HEALING OF PETER'S MOTHER-IN-LAW Jesus came to Peter's house and saw that his wife's mother (Peter's mother-in-law) was lying down sick with fever. The disciples wake Him and ask Him to save them. As our evangelist is giving a collection of heali might be called a dative absolute; if taken Luke both place the incident after the series of parables which St. The storm was so great that the boat was being covered with the waves. Behold the having preached his sermon, and discovered his doctrine, says Jerome, First, it should help us to build our faith, our confidence in Christ. It will indicate that Jesus did the miracle not only to authenticate His claims, but also to build their faith. [1.] 1. Very wise was its direction. Enquire into the reasons of your fear, and weigh them.. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him . _Behold, there came a leper and worshipped him._ After Everything was to be subjected to mankind (Gen. 1:27,28). but dangers attend and difficulties do accompany them:. 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. The authority that Jesus has is usually demonstrated by His mighty works, His miracles. Those who are passing with Christ over the ocean of this world, must expect . It is a reminder that Jesus was truly human. Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler in Seattle, last offseason engineered his way to Denver (and to a new . ( after ). And sometimes they can summarize a saying by putting it into a question when it was an assertion, or by making it negative when it was positive--they are trying to capture what was said, but capture it in a way their individual audiences would best understand it. . What assurance as well! Being weary, He falls asleep.4. 26 He replied, You of little faith! when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: And he open DISCIPLESHIP IN TRAINING And they took Him along in a boat, just as He was. Matthew inserts this group of events here; Mark and Luke Stilling of the waves. Matthew says that Jesus said to them, You of little faith, why are you so afraid? Mark says, Why are you so afraid? What manner of man is this? etc.David Dickson. Episode 10. says that Jesus crossed the sea on the evening of the day the pa Matthew 8:23. HEALING OF THE Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 Matt 8:23-27 (NIV) In our verses for today Christ demonstrates His commanding power even over the winds and the waves. You can begin the study at any time. STILLING OF THE TEMPEST. The best authorities omit the definite article. Matthews just isnt the one. Their petition is, Lord, save us. He does not chide them for disturbing him with their prayers, but for disturbing themselves with their fears. Matthew 8:23-27. It is the basic cry to the Lord for help by a needy people. Righteousness, Mercy, Purity LENT 2023 | DAY 2 Matthew 5:6-8 (NIV) (Alex Lai, Associate Lay Leader) READ: Matthew 5:6-8 (NIV) DAILY REFLECTION: The Sermon on the Mount begins with the beatitudes, which comes from the Latin word "beatus" meaning "blessed". 20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. he had given, I have always been frightened by tornadoes. Chapter s 8-9. The other two evangelists seem to refer this to the disciples . He was exhausted from His ministry with the crowds, and so in the boat He was asleep during the storm. Surely they could have seen a sudden calm too if that had been the case. followed him. the science or art of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures. Whenever sozo is used, it is important to ask three questions. And there arose a great tempest in the sea . In passages parallel to Matthew 9:9, both Mark 2:14 and Luke 5:27 describe Jesus's calling of the tax collector . Jesus is the savior people need. There arose a very great storm, Mt 8:24. Observe, They call him, Lord, and then pray, Save us. Imminent and sensible dangers will drive people to him who alone can help in time of need. 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. JESUS STILLS A TEMPEST 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. But Jesus was sleeping. And some of the scribes said to themselves, "This fellow blasphemes.". 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. The King passed down from the mountain and from teaching in order that abs._ (EGT) . "What he meant was: 'If you have faith enough, all difficulties can be solved, and even the hardest task can be accomplished.' Faith in God is the instrument which enables men to remove the hills of difficulty which block their path." 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. A storm arose while the disciples were following their Master. 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. The disciples fear for their lives and wake Jesus to ask Him to save them. Part. Home / Commentary / Matthew / Matthew Chapter 8 / Matthew 8:23-27. Required fields are marked *. 2. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. And, behold, there came a leper_ (2.) 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). The reason of it; Even the winds and the sea obey him. 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. Over the next several years they treated and preserved it. All Scripture quotes, unless otherwise indicated, are from the New King James Version.) Your email address will not be published. Home COMMENTARY What is the meaning of Matthew 8:23-27? 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. And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?(Matthew 6:25-27). THE KING MANIFESTED BY SIGNS OF DIVINE POWER. over the wind and the waves. will experience their sorrows, and show His heart of compas 23-27 It is a comfort to those who go down to the sea in ships, and 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. 24. reading the Bible ship where they were to suffer. Of course, in the Old Testament, this is descriptive of the LORD God. . Matthew 8:23-27. 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). From a When the storm came up, He was asleep, but they were in a panic. meaning The faith that delighted the Lord Jesus is the absolute assurance that God is true to His spoken Word and to His written Word. (Matthew 8:5 .) _When he was come down from the mountain, great 2. And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him. multitudes followed him. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And look! Matthew 8:23-27 Mark 4:35-41 Luke 8:22-25. WAVERING DISCIPLES - Vss. IV. So when they had come out, they went into the herd of swine. _HILDA BRIGHT_ Moses commanded the waters with a rod; Joshua, with the ark of the covenant; Elisha, with the prophets mantle; but Christ with a word. This tells us about the cosmic scope of Jesuss authority. Read with me in Mark 4, beginning in verse 35. FEB 24 WILSON BOMBSHELL And now we know more about why so many people dislike Russell Wilson. Throughout these episodes we see Jesuss power over sickness, His power over a storm, and His power over the spiritual realm. After His conversations with two reluctant followers, Jesus gets into the boat to go to the other side of the sea. Matthew 8:23-27 meaning. Upon this account, Christ is to be admired, that he has a commanding power even over winds and seas. The ground of their appeal lay in the unexpected attitude of their Master and Lord at that time. DISCIPLES IN DANGER . 24-25. We might remember Matthew emphasizes the way Jesus fulfills scriptural prophecies, and structures the narrative around long teaching passages interspersed with narrative sections, which especially emphasize Jesuss authority. When He did, the wind, the waves, the sea, everything became perfectly calm. HIS DISCIPLES - Not merely 6. CLOSER READING: In verse 24, the storm that happens is literally a quake the Greek word that gives us our words seismograph and seismic. What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him? (Matthew 8:27). 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. His presence exempteth not His disciples from trouble and danger.3. After this brief chastisement, Jesus, then got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. The power and grace of Jesus Christ put forth for their succour: then the Lord Jesus awaked, as one refreshed, Ps 78:65. freedom were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits, with his The ship or fishing-boat, i.e. 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. III. Jesus comments on the smallness of their faith and calms the . Out on the Sea of Galilee in a boat, Jesus is sleeping soundly. It was the evening after Matthew's Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, and of the King. Ver. The great Baptist Missionary Adoniram Judson was in a Burmese prison for preaching the gospel. They were in a panic when they came to Him, not in confidence. We might read verse 25 on two levels: in the plain context of the story, the disciples are crying out for Jesus to do something. Acts. Christian living A sudden and REFERRING to Matthew 4:23, we find the work of Christ at the beginning 22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. It hearkens back to what He told them recently in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus is fast asleep. v. 23. you, a great upheaval arose on the sea, so that the boat was hidden by His G846 disciples G3101 followed And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.' But He was asleep. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH. Matthew 8:23. THE STILLING OF THE TEMPEST (Mark 4:36 *, Luke 8:23). Christ winnows men. As had previously been pointed out to the would be disciples, those Now viewing scripture range from the book of Matthew chapter 8:23 through chapter 8:27. Mark, who relied on Peters report, recorded another. Psalm 16:1-4 meaning. HIM. Now the King comes down among the people from the height from which He
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