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Themes in Matthew 8

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Themes in Matthew 8

Matthew 8:1 (show verse)

When Jesus came down from the hillside, 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)

Suddenly, a leper came up to him, fell down before him, and said, "Sir, if you want to, you can 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)

So Jesus reached out his hand, touched him, and said, "I do want to. Be clean!" And instantly his leprosy was made clean.

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)

Then Jesus told him, "See to it that you don't speak to anyone. Instead, go and show yourself to the priest, and then offer the sacrifice that Moses commanded as proof to the authorities."

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)

When Jesus returned to Capernaum, a centurion came up to him and begged him repeatedly,

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)

"Sir, my servant is lying at home paralyzed and in terrible pain."

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)

Jesus told him, "I will come and heal him."

Matthew 8:8 (show verse)

The centurion replied, "Sir, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant 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)

because I, too, am a man under authority and I have soldiers under me. I say to one of them "Go' and he goes, to another "Come' and he comes, and to my servant "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)

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and told those who were following him, "I tell all of you with certainty, not even in Israel have I found this kind of faith!

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)

I tell all of you, many will come from east and west and will feast with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom from 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 unfaithful heirs of that kingdom will be thrown into the darkness outside. In that place there will be wailing 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)

"Go," Jesus told the centurion, "and it will be done for you, just as you have believed." And his servant was healed that very 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)

When Jesus went into Peter's house, he saw Peter's mother-in-law lying in bed, sick 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)

He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began serving 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)

When evening came, people brought to him many who were possessed by demons. He drove out the spirits by speaking a command and healed everyone who was 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)

This was to fulfill what was declared by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "It was he who took our illnesses away and removed 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)

When Jesus saw the large crowds around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.

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

Matthew 8:19 (show verse)

Just then, a scribe came up and told 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)

Jesus told him, "Foxes have holes and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to rest."

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)

Then another of his disciples told him, "Lord, first let me 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 told him, "Follow me, and let the dead 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)

When Jesus got into the boat, his disciples went with 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)

Suddenly, a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat began to be swamped by the waves. Yet Jesus kept sleeping.

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)

They went to him and woke him up. "Lord!" they cried, "Save us! We're going to die!"

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)

He asked them, "Why are you afraid, you who have 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)

The men were amazed. "What kind of man is this?" they asked. "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)

When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gerasenes, two demon-possessed men met him as they were coming out of the tombs. They were so violent that no one could travel on 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)

Suddenly, they screamed, "What do you want with us, Son of God? Did you come here to torture us before the proper 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 large herd of pigs was grazing some distance away from them.

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 began to plead with Jesus, saying, "If you drive us out, send us into that 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)

He told them, "Go," and they came out and went into the pigs. Suddenly, the whole herd rushed down a 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 when those who had been taking care of the pigs ran away, they came into the city and reported everything, especially what had happened to 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)

Then the whole city went out to meet Jesus, and as soon as they saw him, they begged him to leave 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