Matthew chapter 8 picks up after the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus descends the mountain, followed by large crowds eager to witness His teachings and miracles.
Summary of Matthew 8
Throughout this chapter, Jesus demonstrates His power over disease, demons, and even nature. He heals a leper, a paralytic servant, and Peter’s mother-in-law. He also calms a storm on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus’s encounters with a leper, a Roman centurion, and a group wanting to follow Him also reveal His compassion and the importance of faith.
Jesus also reveals that He is worthy of unconditional trust, and by following Him you may lose everything in this world. You may not even be guaranteed a roof over your head.
Matthew 8 Themes
- Power and authority of Jesus: Jesus’s healings and control over nature establish Him as a powerful figure with divine authority.
- Faith: The chapter emphasizes the importance of faith, both in those who are healed and in Jesus’s followers.
- Compassion: Jesus shows compassion for the outcast, the outsider, and the suffering.
- Following Jesus: The chapter introduces the cost of following Jesus, as potential disciples must be willing to leave everything behind.
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