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Themes in Matthew 8

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Themes in Matthew 8

Matthew 8:1 (show verse)

And [when] he came down from the mountain, large crowds followed him.

Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Attractive
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper

Matthew 8:2 (show verse)

And behold, a leper approached [and] worshiped him, saying, "Lord, if you are willing, you are able to make me clean."

Awe » For the aged » For Christ
Christ » Reproves » Reverence for
Christ » Faith in, great » The leper
Faith » Great, example of » The leper
Great » Faith, examples of » The leper
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Power » Realized power, » Ability to heal lepers
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing
Realized power, » Ability to heal lepers
Reverence » For Christ

Matthew 8:3 (show verse)

And extending his hand he touched him, saying, "I am willing, be clean." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Christ » Miracles of » Cleansing the leper
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The cleansing touch
Contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The cleansing touch
Immediate » Cures
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Leprosy » Healed » By jesus
Leprosy » Power of Christ manifested in curing
Miracles » Of Christ » Cleansing the leper
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
the Miracles of Christ » Lepers cleansed
Outcasts received » The lepers
Personal contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The cleansing touch
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing
Sickness » Christ healed » With a touch
Touch » Christ's secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The cleansing touch

Matthew 8:4 (show verse)

And Jesus said to him, "See that you tell no one, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them."

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Cleanses the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a leper (in galilee)
Leprosy » Law concerning
Leprosy » The priests » Examined all persons healed of
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cleanses the leper
Silence » Of Christ » Silence encouraged, upon the disciples by Christ

Matthew 8:5 (show verse)

Now [when] he entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him, appealing to him

Armies » March in ranks » Roman army » Centurions
Centurion » Of capernaum, comes to jesus in behalf of his servant
Christ » Miracles of » Centurion's servant
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » The centurion at capernaum
Heathen » Instances of » The centurion at capernaum
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the centurion's servant
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the servant of the centurion (near capernaum)
Miracles » Of Christ » Centurion's servant
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the centurion's servant
the Miracles of Christ » Centurion's servant healed
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
Prayer » Importunity in » The roman centurion

Matthew 8:6 (show verse)

and saying, "Lord, my slave is lying paralyzed in my house, terribly tormented!"

Care » Causes of » Servant's ills
Centurion » Of capernaum, comes to jesus in behalf of his servant
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Palsy
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Palsy
Family » Cares » Servant's ills
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » The centurion at capernaum
Heathen » Instances of » The centurion at capernaum
intercession » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Man's with Christ, examples of
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the centurion's servant
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the servant of the centurion (near capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the centurion's servant
the Miracles of Christ » Centurion's servant healed
Paralysis » Cured » By jesus
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant

Matthew 8:7 (show verse)

And he said to him, "I will come [and] heal him."

Matthew 8:8 (show verse)

And the centurion answered [and] said, "Lord, I am not worthy that you should come in under my roof. But only say the word and my slave will be healed.

Armies » March in ranks » Roman army » Centurions
Centurion » Of capernaum, comes to jesus in behalf of his servant
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » The centurion at capernaum
Heathen » Instances of » The centurion at capernaum
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the centurion's servant
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the servant of the centurion (near capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the centurion's servant
the Miracles of Christ » Centurion's servant healed
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
Servant » Bond » Kindness to » By the roman centurion
Sickness » Christ healed » With a word
Unworthiness » Felt » By the centurion

Matthew 8:9 (show verse)

For I also am a man under authority who has soldiers under me, and I say to this one, 'Go!' and he goes, and to another one, 'Come!' and he comes, and to my slave, 'Do this!' and he does [it]."

Centurion » Of capernaum, comes to jesus in behalf of his servant
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » The centurion at capernaum
Heathen » Instances of » The centurion at capernaum
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the centurion's servant
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the servant of the centurion (near capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the centurion's servant
the Miracles of Christ » Centurion's servant healed
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
Servant » Bond » Kindness to » By the roman centurion
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of the roman centurion
Servants » Good--exemplified » Servants of centurion

Matthew 8:10 (show verse)

Now [when] Jesus heard [this], he was astonished, and said to those who were following [him], "Truly I say to you, I have found such great faith with no one in Israel.

Centurion » Of capernaum, comes to jesus in behalf of his servant
Christ » Faith in, great » The centurion
Faith » Great, example of » The centurion
Great » Faith, examples of » The centurion
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » The centurion at capernaum
Heathen » Instances of » The centurion at capernaum
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the centurion's servant
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the servant of the centurion (near capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the centurion's servant
the Miracles of Christ » Centurion's servant healed
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
Riches » Examples of those truly rich
Servant » Bond » Kindness to » By the roman centurion

Matthew 8:11 (show verse)

But I say to you that many will come from east and west and {be seated at the banquet} with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.

Abraham » In paradise
Centurion » Of capernaum, comes to jesus in behalf of his servant
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » The centurion at capernaum
Heathen » Instances of » The centurion at capernaum
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His devoutness
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the centurion's servant
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the servant of the centurion (near capernaum)
Many saved » Redeemed, the
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the centurion's servant
the Miracles of Christ » Centurion's servant healed
Multitude » Heavenly, redeemed
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Scattered
Servant » Bond » Kindness to » By the roman centurion

Matthew 8:12 (show verse)

But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!"

Banishment » Future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
Centurion » Of capernaum, comes to jesus in behalf of his servant
Darkness » Figurative of punishment
Darkness » Figurative » outer darkness,
Darkness » Degrees of, mentioned » Outer or extreme
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Gnashing of teeth » In disappointment
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » The centurion at capernaum
Heathen » Instances of » The centurion at capernaum
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the centurion's servant
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the servant of the centurion (near capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the centurion's servant
the Miracles of Christ » Centurion's servant healed
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Darkness
Servant » Bond » Kindness to » By the roman centurion
Sorrow » Of the lost
Teeth » Gnashing (grinding) of, usually signifying anger or extreme pain
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
Weeping » In destruction
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Described as banishment from God

Matthew 8:13 (show verse)

And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go, as you have believed it will be done for you." And the slave was healed at that hour.

Blessings » According to faith
Centurion » Of capernaum, comes to jesus in behalf of his servant
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Blessings according to
Faith's blessing » Blessings according to
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » The centurion at capernaum
Heathen » Instances of » The centurion at capernaum
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the centurion's servant
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals the servant of the centurion (near capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores the centurion's servant
the Miracles of Christ » Centurion's servant healed
Paralysis » Cured » By jesus
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
Servant » Bond » Kindness to » By the roman centurion
Sickness » Christ healed » With a word
Sickness » Christ healed » Not being present

Matthew 8:14 (show verse)

And [when] Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying down and suffering with a fever.

Christ » Miracles of » Peter's mother-in-law healed
Christian ministers » Marriage of
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Fever
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals simon's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The healing of peter's mother-in-law
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals peter's mother-in-law
Miracles » Of Christ » Peter's mother-in-law healed
the Miracles of Christ » Peter's wife's mother healed
Peter » His mother-in-law healed

Matthew 8:15 (show verse)

And he touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve him.

Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The quieting touch
Contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The quieting touch
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals simon's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The healing of peter's mother-in-law
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals peter's mother-in-law
the Miracles of Christ » Peter's wife's mother healed
Personal contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The quieting touch
Service » Test » Timely
Touch » Christ's secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The quieting touch

Matthew 8:16 (show verse)

Now [when it] was evening, they brought to him many who were demon-possessed, and he expelled the spirits with a word. And he healed all {those who were sick},

Bringing men to jesus » The sick
Demons » Cast out by jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals demoniacs
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals peter's mother-in-law
Sickness » Christ compassionated those in

Matthew 8:17 (show verse)

in order that what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled, who said, "He himself took away our sicknesses, and carried away our diseases."

Jesus Christ » History of » Heals peter's mother-in-law (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals demoniacs
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals peter's mother-in-law
Jesus Christ, Savior » Carried the burdens of humanity
Sickness » Christ compassionated those in
Sufferings of Christ » Carried the burdens of humanity

Matthew 8:18 (show verse)

Now [when] Jesus saw many crowds around him, he gave orders to depart to the other side.

Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Rest » Recommended by jesus

Matthew 8:19 (show verse)

And a scribe approached [and] said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go!"

Character » Instability of
Doctor » A teacher, or master
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Master » Jesus called
Religious zeal » Without knowledge

Matthew 8:20 (show verse)

And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have dens and birds of the sky [have] nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."

Animals » Names of » Foxes
Birds » The nests of
Birds » Nests of
Birds » Called » Birds of the air
Birds » Make, and dwell in nests
Character » Instability of
Christ » Names of » Son of man
Christ, character of » Self-denying
Fox » Dens of
Foxes » Dwells in holes
the Human nature of Christ » Attested by himself
Humility » He was free from all worldly pride » Of riches he hath not where to lay his head
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Names » Of Christ » Son of man
The poor » Christ lived as one of
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Christ
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Self-denial » Christ set an example of

Matthew 8:21 (show verse)

And another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."

Character » Instability of
Decision » Exhortation to
causes of Delay » Causes of » Family cares
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Procrastination » Causes of » Family cares
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring Christ to all earthly relations

Matthew 8:22 (show verse)

But Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead!"

Character » Instability of
Decision » Exhortation to
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring Christ to all earthly relations

Matthew 8:23 (show verse)

And [as] he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.

Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm
the Miracles of Christ » Tempest stilled
Trouble » Instances of » During the squall, when jesus was asleep in the boat

Matthew 8:24 (show verse)

And behold, a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being inundated by the waves, but he himself was asleep.

Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
Galilee » Sea of
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Sleeping
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm
the Miracles of Christ » Tempest stilled
Rest » Recommended by jesus
Sea » Of galilee
Sea » Lake galilee calmed by jesus
the Sea » Lakes often called
Sleep » Spiritual » General references to natural
Sleep » Of jesus
Trouble » Instances of » During the squall, when jesus was asleep in the boat

Matthew 8:25 (show verse)

And they came [and] woke him, saying, "Lord, save [us]! We are perishing!"

Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm
the Miracles of Christ » Tempest stilled
Sea » Lake galilee calmed by jesus
Telling jesus » Our perils
Trouble » Instances of » During the squall, when jesus was asleep in the boat

Matthew 8:26 (show verse)

And he said to them, "Why are you fearful, [you] of little faith?" Then he got up [and] rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm.

Chiding » Jesus chides his disciples » On account of their unbelief
Christ » Miracles of » Tempest stilled
Cowardice » Instances of » The disciples » During the storm at sea
Faith » Little » Instances of weak faith
Faith » Weak » Instances of weak faith
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Little faith » Instances of weak faith
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm
Miracles » Of Christ » Tempest stilled
the Miracles of Christ » Tempest stilled
moses » Moses and Christ - a parallel » Controlled the sea
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The tempest stilled
Sea » Lake galilee calmed by jesus
Trouble » Instances of » During the squall, when jesus was asleep in the boat
Wind » Miracles connected with » Calmed by Christ
Wind » God » Assuages

Matthew 8:27 (show verse)

And the men were astonished, saying, "What sort of [man] is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?"

Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over nature
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over nature
Dominion » Christ's » Over nature
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Quiets the squall on lake galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » Crosses lake galilee and quiets the squall
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Stills the storm
Power » Of Christ » Performing miracles
Power » Unrealized power » To still the tempest
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Working miracles
the Sea » Lakes often called
Unrealized power » To still the tempest

Matthew 8:28 (show verse)

And [when] he came to the other side, to the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from among the tombs met him, very violent, so that no one was able to pass by along that road.

Burial » Burying places » Demoniacs lived in
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniacs of gadara
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniacs of gadara
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Reason » Sinners devoid of » Dethroned
Swine » Jesus sends demons into the

Matthew 8:29 (show verse)

And behold, they cried out, saying, "{What do you have to do with us}, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?"

Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Evil spirits confess his divinity
Christ » Denial of » Devils confess
Demons » Punishment of
Demons » Testify to the divinity of jesus
Demons » To be judged at the general judgment
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Destiny » Of evil spirits
Devils » Confess Christ
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Evil spirits confess his divinity
Evil » Confess Christ » Spirits, destiny of
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Swine » Jesus sends demons into the

Matthew 8:30 (show verse)

Now a long way from them a large herd of pigs was feeding.

Animals » Lions » Swine
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Demons » The herd of swine
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Swine » Jesus sends demons into the
Swine » Kept in large herds

Matthew 8:31 (show verse)

So the demons implored him, saying, "If you are going to expel us, send us into the herd of pigs."

Animals » Possessed of devils
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Demons » The herd of swine
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Swine » Jesus sends demons into the
Swine » The gergesenes punished for having

Matthew 8:32 (show verse)

And he said to them, "Go!" So they departed [and] went into the pigs, and behold, the whole herd rushed headlong down the steep slope into the sea and drowned in the water.

Animals » Possessed of devils
Demons » Cast out of men
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Demons » The herd of swine
Devils » Cast out
Evil » Spirits » Cast out of men
Exorcists » Cast out of men
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Galilee » Sea (lake) of galilee » Miracles of jesus on
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cast out of men, (evil spirits)
the Sea » Lakes often called
the Sea » Seas mentioned in scripture » Sea of galilee
Swine » Jesus sends demons into the
Swine » The gergesenes punished for having

Matthew 8:33 (show verse)

Now the herdsmen fled and went into the town [and] reported everything, including the things concerning the demon-possessed men.

Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)

Matthew 8:34 (show verse)

And behold, the whole town came out to meet Jesus, and [when they] saw him, they implored [him] that he would depart from their region.

Christ » Rejected » The gergesenes
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Rejected » Christ » The gergesenes
Rejection » Of Christ » The gergesenes
Superstition » Instances of » The gadarenes (gerasenes, gergasenes), because jesus expelled demons out of the man who lived among the tombs
Unity » Prophesied, as a mark of the progress of true religion » Of evil