Everyone. Except Jesus.
Matthew 8:28–34 The storm is over. The disciples have seen Jesus command creation. Now the boat reaches the other side of the lake, in...
He Dealt With Their Hearts Before He Dealt With the Storm
Matthew 8:23–27 The disciples made their decision. They followed Jesus into the boat. And almost immediately, a violent storm arose that...
Trust Before You Understand
Matthew 8:18–22 Before Matthew shows us Jesus calming a storm, he records two brief conversations about what it actually means to follow...
The Question Every Christian Eventually Asks
An Introduction to Matthew 8:18–9:8 Can Jesus really be trusted? It’s easy to answer yes when life is going well. When the sun is...
Yes. Someone Exactly Like You.
A Summary of Matthew 8:1–17 “He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.” — Matthew 8:17, quoting Isaiah 53:4...
Will Jesus Help Someone Who Feels Overlooked?
Matthew 8:14–17 “He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she...
Will Jesus Help Someone Who Feels Unworthy?
Matthew 8:5–13 “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be...
Will Jesus Help Someone Who Feels Unclean?
Matthew 8:1–4 “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying,...
The Question Beneath Our Prayers
An Introduction to Matthew 8:1–17 Have you ever wondered whether Jesus would really help someone like you? Not whether He can. Most...