(See: The Messiah’s Herald). That is why He was able to speak with authority when He gave the Sermon on the Mount. The disciples have been brought to a point of desperation; they awoke Jesus and have cried out to Him to save them. The waves were crashing over the vessel, covering it, and it began to be filled with water. Jesus’ authority over nature. that they were among the redeemed – the saved, because there are four more types of disciples. No doctrine is the truth unless it has the right authority, and no authority is valid unless it is based squarely on truth. Our text says, “And behold, there arose a great storm in the sea” or more literally, “And behold, a great shaking.” The word here is “seismos” from which we get our words “seismic,” “seismograph,” etc. 2 Roger Bacon Lane, Oxford, OX1 1QE 01865 240438 office@stebbes.org. Our material possessions are to be used to bring Him glory, not us, and to extend His kingdom, not ours. That is not true. Our heavenly Father may not always protect us from earthly ills, but he will do with our lives what is best for us (10:29-31). One time Jesus and the disciples were in a boat on the Lake of Galilee late one night. (See: Will You Follow Jesus?). What did you think of that last storm? John 2:1-11 - Two days later (after Nathanael, or Bartholomew, had been called by Jesus to be one of his disciples) there was a wedding in the Galilean village of Cana. Stories about nature miracles occasionally circulated in antiquity, usually either stories about deities (R. Grant 1986:62) or legends about heroes of the distant past (as in Diog. Now the weather is an important topic, not just for planning picnics on sunny days, but for safety when storms are coming. He demonstrated His authority over nature, demons, life, and death. We should not marvel at Jesus’ authority over nature since He is the one that created it. Jesus had the right birth for He was born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14) in the village of Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). Now they finally turn to Jesus, the one whom they have already seen heal the sick and cast out demons. Jesus’ Authority Over Nature Even news agencies compete in trying to convince their audiences that they have the best weather predicting team hence, even names like “accu-weather” are used to suggest that they are accurate in their predictions. Jesus had just performed miracle after miracle demonstrating both His power and His compassion on mankind, and Jesus is in the boat with them. Jesus’ authority over nature. Colossians 1:16-17 states, For by Him [Jesus] all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things have been created by Him and for Him. I should also point out that we also find Nicodemus there. Our security and delight is to be in the Lord. Only God could control the weather, and Matthew uses that fact to demonstrate that Jesus is in fact God in human flesh. (See: Where is Your Treasure?). The reaction of the men in verse 27 confirms this. Colossians 1:16 tells us, “For by Him (Jesus) all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things have been created by Him and for Him. The immediate stopping of the wind would seem somewhat explainable since storms do sometimes leave as quickly as they come. Have you called out to Him in your despair or are you still striving to do it on your own? Mark 4:36 tells us other boats also followed. It was so strong that the boat they were in was being swamped by the waves. Ability to sleep during trouble was often a sign of faith in God (Ps 3:5; 4:8), and the Greeks also praised philosophers who demonstrated consistency with their teaching by maintaining a serene attitude during a storm (Diog. The text says that Jesus’ disciples got in the boat after Him. Remember that these men would have grown up with the Psalms and memorized such passages as Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Moreover, all the miracles of Jesus Christ were performed publicly in front of large crowds such as the feeding of the five thousand and providing food for the four thousand. In Matthew 1, Jesus is from the correct genealogy for He is from the lineage of King David (2 Samuel 7)  (See: Jesus the Messiah). They were experienced seamen who have come to the end of their abilities. Jesus was a complete contrast to these men. We should not marvel at Jesus’ authority over nature since He is the one that created it. Jesus' Authority over Nature and Disciples As in the preceding section (8:1-22), here Matthew recounts three signs of Jesus' authority over creation (8:23-9:8), then turns to Jesus' proper authority over humanity and our response to him (9:9-17). The boat starts out on its journey across the Sea of Galilee. In Matthew 8:23 we pick up the response of other disciples who had progressed farther as pupils of the master. When it is some distance from shore, a sudden and very violent storm breaks upon them. The wind may stop, but the sea would be expected to remain in turmoil for some time. Note — The word “doctrine” is normally used when referring to what Churches teach, but the word “doctrine” simply means “teachings”. Of course these miracles are audiovisuals of deeper realities. This text is stressing His power over nature. This video is unavailable. When Jesus speaks, what He says is backed up by His authority as God. They would then crash through the warmer, lighter air that would be over the Sea. Mark 4:36 tells us that other boats also followed Him. It was even more obvious at the time of Jesus. For a disciple is simply a student, a pupil of the Master, a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. These are the examples for all the redeemed. Mark 4 indicates that Jesus was tired because He went to the stern of the boat and had lain down on a cushion and had fallen asleep. It is a very large lake some 13 miles long by 7 1/2 miles wide. Matthew 8:23-27, Have you ever considered how important the weather is to man? The disciples, though experienced … Even when we can’t see things clearly, Jesus knows. Jesus had the right response to temptation and overcame all the devil brought against Him (Matthew 4). In verse 23 we find that when Jesus got into the boat these other disciples followed Him. Preacher - Huw Willis Church Copyright Licence - 303452 Church Video Licence - 1146632 PRS for Music Church Licence - 1149639 Streaming License - 44235 Jesus had the right baptism and fulfilled all righteousness and was audibly approved by God (Matthew 3). I know that in the theological debates of recent years, there are those that say you can be saved without being a disciple. They are keenly aware that their lives are in danger. Jesus Christ's Authority over Nature. Jesus' exhausted slumber in the boat passage incidentally illustrates his statement in verse 20 that the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head. Such storms were not unusual on the Sea of Galilee. But then we already saw that earlier in the Sermon on the Mount regarding those false disciples who were prophesying, casting out demons, and doing miracles in Jesus’ name, yet Jesus says to them, “I never knew you. It is, like all the early parts of Mark, highly compressed, but it is packed full of fascinating detail which begins to set the agenda for Mark's portrayal of Jesus.

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