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JESUS CALMS THE STORM
Passage:
Matthew 8:23-27
Key verse: 26
NIV
Jesus Calms the Storm(A)(B)
23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
26 He replied, “You of little faith,(C) why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.(D)
27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”
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ESV
Jesus Calms a Storm
23 (A)And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but (B)he was asleep. 25 And they went and woke him, saying, (C)“Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” 26 And he said to them, “Why are you (D)afraid, (E)O you of little faith?” Then he rose and (F)rebuked the winds and the sea, and (G)there was a great calm. 27 And the men (H)marveled, saying, “What sort of man is this, that even (I)winds and sea obey him?”
Read full chapterCross references
- Matthew 8:23 : For ver. 23-27, see Mark 4:36-41; Luke 8:22-25; [John 6:16-21]
- Matthew 8:24 : [John 4:6, 7]
- Matthew 8:25 : [ch. 14:30]
- Matthew 8:26 : John 14:27
- Matthew 8:26 : See ch. 6:30
- Matthew 8:26 : Ps. 104:6, 7; [Luke 4:39]
- Matthew 8:26 : Job 38:11; Ps. 65:7; [ch. 14:32]
- Matthew 8:27 : [Mark 1:27]
- Matthew 8:27 : [Luke 5:9]
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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1. Where is your faith? (23-26a)
Jesus' disciples were experienced fishermen; they were familiar with the sudden storms that sometimes swept down on the placid Sea of Galilee. But as they crossed the lake, a storm struck with such suddenness and intensity that even the experienced sailors were terrified. Jesus was sleeping in the stern of the boat, exhausted by the demanding crowds. He did not even wake up when the storm struck. He could sleep deeply because he trusted God completely. The waves swept over the boat and it seemed to be sinking. The disciples awakened Jesus: 'Lord, save us! We're going to drown!' In the time of crisis, they let fear rule their hearts. Fear is the opposite of faith. So Jesus rebuked them. Their problem was not the storm; it was their lack of faith.
2. What kind of man is this? (26b-27)
Jesus then rebuked the winds and waves, and all became calm. The winds and waves knew their Creator, even if men did not.
Prayer: Lord, you are the Creator. You are in control of men and history. Help me not to give in to fear, but to trust you in every crisis of life.
One Word: Why are you afraid?
