Christ’s Power over Nature
Northwest Bible Church – Oct. 18, 2026 – Matthew – Alan Conner
Matthew 8:23-27
Christ’s Power over Nature
Intro
A. JESUS AND THE BOAT (Matthew 8:23).
1. Purpose: to go to the other side, cf. Matthew 8:18.
2. His disciples followed Him. Indicates the true nature of discipleship.
3. The Jesus boat.
B. JESUS AND THE STORM (Matthew 8:24).
1. A great storm arose on the sea. Cf. Luke 8:23 “Fierce gale of wind”
2. The boat was being covered with the waves.
3. Jesus was asleep in the stern of the boat.
C. JESUS AND THE DISCIPLES (Matthew 8:25).
1. They came to Jesus and woke Him up.
2. They were terrified, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing!”
D. JESUS AND THE TWO-FOLD REBUKE (Matthew 8:26).
1. Jesus rebuked His disciples.
a. “Why are you afraid” –
b. “You men of little faith” –
2. Jesus rebuked the storm. Mark 4:39 tells us He said, “Hush, be still”.
E. THE AMAZEMENT OF THE DISCIPLES (Matthew 8:27).
1. Their amazement.
2. “What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him.”
Conclusion