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Themes in Matthew 8

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Themes in Matthew 8

Matthew 8:1 (show verse)

When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes 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, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst 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 Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou 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 saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto 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)

And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching 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 servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously 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 Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

Matthew 8:8 (show verse)

The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall 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 am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth 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)

When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not 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)

And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down 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 children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall 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 unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame 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 was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of 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 arose, and ministered unto them.

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)

When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that 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)

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

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 great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto 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 certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

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 saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where 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 his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer 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 unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their 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 when he was entered into a ship, 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, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he 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 his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

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 saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, 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)

But the men marvelled, saying, What manner 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 was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.

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 have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither 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)

And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine 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 devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

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

And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.

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)

And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.

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 city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.

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