MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:1 The Authoritative Power of the Messiah: Kingdom Power Demonstrated. Jesus has shown himself to be the Messiah through his teaching (chs. Matthew 5:1). Now he shows himself to be the Messiah through performing many miracles. His works demonstrate that the kingdom of God ha... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:2 LEPER. The OT provided specific guidelines for the examination and treatment of those with a variety of skin diseases. Generally called leprosy, many of these diseases were highly contagious (see Leviticus 13:1). LORD is the title of respect (similar to “Sir”) that people... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:4 SHOW YOURSELF TO THE PRIEST. Jesus instructs the man to do what the law required for lepers to return to society. SAY NOTHING TO ANYONE. Jesus does not want to draw crowds who come simply for the sake of miracles. See also Matthew 9:30; Matthew 12:16; Matthew 16:20; Matth... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:5 CENTURION. A Roman officer in charge of a hundred men. In the account of this miracle in Luke 7:1, others came to Jesus on the centurion’s behalf, but Matthew does not mention them. As is often the case, Matthew shortens the story. He reports what the centurion said _thro... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:8 NOT WORTHY. A Jew who entered a Gentile’s home became ceremonially unclean (see Acts 10:28). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:11 RECLINE AT TABLE. A reference to the future messianic banquet in the kingdom of heaven (Revelation 19:9) that will fulfill God’s promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:3). SONS OF THE KINGDOM. A Jewish term for the nation of Israel. They will lose their claim to the kingdom unle... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:16 HE TOOK OUR ILLNESSES AND BORE OUR DISEASES refers to Isaiah’s prophecy of the servant (see Isaiah 53:4). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:19 SCRIBE. An expert in handling written documents. In Israel, scribes’ duties included teaching, interpretation, and regulation of the law. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:20 SON OF MAN (see note on John 1:51; see Daniel 7:13) is Jesus’ favorite way of describing himself. It shows the true meaning of his identity and ministry: (1) the humble servant who has come to forgive common sinners (Matthew 9:6); (2) the suffering servant whose atoning... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:22 LEAVE THE DEAD TO BURY THEIR OWN DEAD. While Jesus clearly upholds the biblical command to honor father and mother (see Matthew 15:1), the call to follow him is more important than any other relationship. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:26 LITTLE FAITH. See note on 6:30. REBUKED. Jesus is able to command even the forces of nature, just as God is. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:28 In Matthew, the phrase OTHER SIDE often indicates a journey from Jewish to Gentile territory and vice versa (Matthew 14:22; Matthew 16:5). GADARENES refers to the town of Gadara, about 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of the Sea of Galilee, and the surrounding region (see Mark... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:29 BEFORE THE TIME. The demons know that they will be judged and punished at God’s appointed time. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 8:30 The HERD OF PIGS (about 2,000; Mark 5:13) would have been raised for food in this Gentile region on the east shore of the Sea of Galilee. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]