Matthew Chapter 8 Comments ...
Neil's comment about verse 20 on 1/18/2013, 9:11am...
I still don't know what this means, break it down in a simple term. Does this mean Jesus doesn't have a place to live, so he must keep on the road preaching the gospel? He has his place to rest in heaven, right?
Insight 777's comment on 1/12/2013, 3:13pm...
Jesus praises the centurion that loves and respects him and is willing to become a follower and Christian. In verse 18, Jews and Romans were gathering their sick and afflicted in a large group and asking Jesus to heal them without first wanting to believe in Jesus as the Son of God and convert to Christianity. They wanted Jesus to use his power to heal yet they did not want first to stop worshiping their own gods. That is what is meant when “the son of man (the opposite of the son of God = the evil one) has no place to lay his head. They cannot rest in the peaceful healing protection of God because they reject Jesus as the son of God. The thoughts in their head were to use Jesus as a healer of bodily ailments while rejecting his ability to heal their spiritual life. Jesus did not want to heal people that refused to stop worshipping false gods and refused to stop believing in false doctrine so he wanted to leave the area. Son of God affirms the divinity of Jesus and Jesus died on the cross because he refused to be called the son of man.
Michael perez's comment on 1/05/2013, 2:25pm...
@Terry,
I agree with your comment, because we need to understand when we read. God speaks to us to change what is in us, not what we see others do .
Jay's comment on 11/28/2012, 5:07pm...
The gift of healing was given as a sign to the Jews directly (I Corinthians 1:22), but that was not the main purpose for Jesus’ ministry and probably not to interested in having those have been healed by Jesus to go out and spread the word to the multitude. The main ministry at this time in history for Jesus is to preach to the Jews that kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matthew 4:17).
Jay's comment on 11/28/2012, 3:18pm...
I do not know if there is motivation behind Judy’s comment about verse 15, but the word minister does not necessarily imply speaking. To minister is to serve to the needs of a person or persons. A person with a fever usually can still speak. Angels are ministering spirits. We are only allowed to minister to others according to God’s holy word and guidance from God through his spirit.
Jay's comment on 11/27/2012, 2:40pm...
@Bane,
Concerning your question about why Jesus keeps stating to tell no man after he has been healed, until it is finished on the cross. The Jews are still under law and must still obey what Moses wrote in Leviticus 14 for this situation and the priest were leading the way in the rejection of Jesus as their Messiah because they did not want to lose their prestige and authority.
Paulokorie's comment on 11/10/2012, 6:32am...
In Verse 2, the leper man showed trust in God knowing that Jesus can do all things if he wishes, and it’s not by force though. I think that feeling pleased my father in heaven.
Judy Williams's comment about verse 15 on 7/18/2012, 10:15am...
I believe the word is saying that Peter's mother-in law got up speaking words to them.
Terry's comment about verse 22 on 6/22/2012, 8:55am...
It's not what do I think, it's what does it say.
The Scripture clearly tell us we need ot get our priorities straight. Much like WWJD what would Jesus do, it's should be WDJD what did Jesus DO. We need to read and pray and do the things the bible commands us to do.
Bronco's comment about verse 12 on 5/28/2012, 9:39pm...
Because we are made sons only by the LORD Jesus Christ's mercy,I believe those who refuse to work and grow in the word of GOD will be cast into obscurity.(outer darkness)Their glory will be as the stars.see Romans 1:20
Bane's comment on 2/11/2012, 2:46am...
Question: After Sermon On The Mount,in Matthew chapter 8, Jesus followed by the great multitudes made a man clean from leper. What confuses me is why he strictly told him to tell no man about healing. This is a situation that appears often in the Gospels. P.S. MIKE when you find time answer me this, please. GOD BLESS US ALL
Judy Hoover's comment on 1/13/2012, 12:18pm...
Verse 12 is referring to the Israelites, God's chosen people. It's saying they will be cast into darkness (i.e. hell). For their unbelief in Christ, which will bring excessive mourning.
Judy Hoover's comment on 1/13/2012, 12:07pm...
Jesus means excessive mourning in the time of weeping & gnashing of teeth.
Deaundre Mells's comment on 11/15/2011, 3:01pm...
What does Jesus mean by "There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth?
Donita's comment on 10/05/2011, 11:35am...
This scenario is not seen very much this often unless you are in a foreign country. Whilst the scenes and some of the people may have changed; but the principles still apply. First of all, people need to remember that there are two types of faith here. There are those that believe in Jesus to only assist them enough to remove some of the burdens they are facing; whilst, there are those that fully believe and trust in him to be the Almighty Savior. This entire chapter deals with the Lord doing his Father's business; but, you can tell from the different responses of the people, exactly which are which. There are those with a lot of faith, some with no faith, and some with a lot of faith. It depends on how brainwashed the individuals are as to how they will respond.
Jerry's comment on 8/30/2011, 12:37am...
i believe we various types and levels of faith here.
first a man asks if it is the lords will to heal,thank God it is.then yet a greater faith that says just speak the word only,then others were brought that were possessed by devils who knew not to believe,then we see the faith of Jesus,calming the sea and casting out demons.we too have the power to cast out demons and even over the winds and the sea bless God forever more.
Lisa's comment on 6/11/2011, 5:36pm...
What does it mean that the children of the kingdom will be cast into the outer darkness?
Lix's comment on 10/31/2010, 9:02am...
verse 14: Peter has a wife. Contrary to the common belief that he is single.
Cynthia's comment on 10/19/2010, 8:44pm...
i always say that as long as you can trust and believe in christ jesus,you will never be lost,take up the cross and follow him and he'll direct thy path, he is a healer and a deliver.
Tim's comment on 10/03/2010, 3:25pm...
What speaks 2 me in this chptr is when Jesus comes down from the mtn & heals the leper he is really giving an illustration of His 4giveness when He tells the leper 2 BE THOU CLEAN. Like all sinners that come 2 Jesus...if asked He'll clean any1 from his/her sins & makes us white as snow. Praise Jesus!
Glenda's comment on 8/30/2010, 2:13pm...
I believe is laying on of hands but, v.9 & 10 proves that strong faith is what is needed.
We are concerned about so many things but, v. 20 states that JESUS did not even have a place to lay his head. v. 29 says that the evel sprits knew JESUS when they say Him. Matt.cp.4 shows us that the devil knows the BIBLE too but, knowing and obeying can be two different things.
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