45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Matthew Chapter Eight: Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee.

 

Overview of The Gospel of Matthew

The Gospel of Matthew was written by the apostle Matthew, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. Matthew was a former tax collector, called by Jesus to follow Him. His Gospel is believed to have been written between 50-70 AD, and it is the first book in the New Testament, even though it may not have been the first Gospel written. Matthew’s account emphasizes that Jesus is the promised Messiah and King, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies.

Matthew’s Gospel begins with a genealogy that traces Jesus’ lineage back to Abraham and King David, highlighting Jesus’ royal and Jewish heritage. It then moves into the story of Jesus’ miraculous birth, His baptism by John the Baptist, and the start of His ministry.

Mary and her husband Joseph were both from the lineage of King David.  Matthew 1:17  “So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations, and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations, and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.”  Matthew tells of a prophetic word that told of Jesus’ birth.  

Matthew 1:23  “Behold, a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”  It is interesting to note that Joseph wanted to divorce Mary quietly because of her pregnancy.  But an angel came to him and verified that Mary was pregnant by the Holy Ghost.  Therefore, Joseph stayed married to Mary and did not consummate the marriage until Jesus Christ was born. 

Note: Jesus Christ is a name translated in the English versions. It is accepted by God. For this purpose these studies are on the English speaking version.   Philippians 2:9 KJV  “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above every name:”  There are many names people call Jesus but it is only one name to be saved by. If you mispronounce other names (thinking that is the original name) then you are not calling on the Lord. 

It is known that what we pronounce today is not the way it was pronounced then.  Develop a personal relationship with the Lord and you will know he answers to the name name  Jesus Christ (the blood sacrifice).  He is the God of the living.  Psalms 100:3 KJV ³ Know ye that the Lord He is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.

The Gospel of Matthew is known for including many of Jesus’ key teachings, such as the Sermon on the Mount, where He teaches about love, humility, prayer, and the Kingdom of God. Throughout the Gospel, Jesus performs miracles, heals the sick, and casts out demons, showing His divine authority.

Matthew also places a strong emphasis on Jesus’ role as a teacher and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. He frequently references the Scriptures to show how Jesus’ life and mission align with what was foretold about the Messiah. The Gospel also includes Jesus’ parables, teachings on discipleship, and warnings about the final judgment.

The story of Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and resurrection is the heart of the Gospel. Matthew ends with the Great Commission, where Jesus commands His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, spreading the message of salvation.

In summary, the Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah, the fulfillment of God’s promises, and the King of all nations, whose life, death, and resurrection bring salvation to the world.

Note From Editor: The name “Jesus Christ” is an English translation, and it is accepted by God. Philippians 2:9 KJV  says, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.” People call Jesus by many praise names, but only one name is called upon for salvation by English speaking people and that is Jesus Christ. If you mispronounce other names thinking they are the original, you might not be calling on the Lord.

Language has changed over time, but when you have a personal relationship with Jesus, you will know that the name  Jesus Christ, the Savior is accepted by God.  The Holy spirit bears witness. Jesus gave His life for us.  Psalm 100:3 reminds us, “Know ye that the Lord, He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.”  

 

 

45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Matthew Chapter Eight: Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee.

Overview of  The Gospel of Matthew Chapter Eight:

 

In Matthew Chapter 8, Jesus demonstrates His power and authority through miraculous healings, teachings, and control over nature. From healing the sick and casting out demons to calming a storm, this chapter shows us that Jesus has power over all things. It also teaches us the importance of faith, humility, and the cost of following Him with complete devotion.

 

Jesus Heals a Leper: When Jesus came down from the mountain, a large crowd followed Him. A man with leprosy approached Jesus, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus touched him and said, “I will; be thou clean.” Instantly, the leper was healed. Note: The leper had faith that Jesus could heal him if it was His will. Jesus declared His will and healed him with His words.

The Faith of the Centurion: A centurion, a Roman officer in charge of 100 soldiers, asked Jesus to heal his servant, but he felt unworthy for Jesus to come to his house. Instead, he asked Jesus to simply speak the word for his servant to be healed. Jesus marveled at the centurion’s faith, recognizing that the centurion understood Jesus’ authority. Jesus said, “Go thy way; as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee,” and the servant was healed that very hour.

Matthew 8:13KJV “And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou has  believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the same hour.” Note: In both the cases of the leper and the centurion, Jesus’ will was to heal, and He did so by speaking the word.

Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law and Many Others: When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick with a fever. Jesus touched her hand, and the fever left. She immediately got up and began to serve them. Later that evening, many people came to Jesus with sicknesses and those possessed by demons. Jesus cast out spirits with His words and healed all who were sick, fulfilling the prophecy that He bore our sicknesses and infirmities.

Matthew 8:14-17KJV Note: Jesus took on our sins and sicknesses so we could live life abundantly.

The Cost of Following Jesus: A scribe asked if he could follow Jesus, but Jesus replied that the Son of Man had no place to lay His head, warning that following Him may come without luxury. Another disciple asked to bury his father before following Jesus, but Jesus said, “Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.”

Note: Jesus requires complete devotion and loyalty. We must love God above all else, even family, as seen in His teachings in Mark 12:29-31 and Matthew 10:37.

Jesus Calms the Storm: While on a boat with His disciples, a great storm arose, and the disciples feared for their lives. They woke Jesus, and He said, “Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?” Jesus then rebuked the wind and sea, and there was a great calm. Note: Jesus spoke to the storm, demonstrating His power over nature. The disciples marveled that even the wind and sea obeyed Him.

Jesus Casts Out Demons: In the region of the Gadarenes, two men possessed by demons approached Jesus. The demons recognized Jesus as the Son of God and asked not to be tormented before their time. Jesus cast the demons into a herd of pigs, which then ran into the sea and drowned. Note: Even demons know who Jesus is and fear His judgment. This shows that knowing the truth is not enough; we must live by it.

 

 

 

 

 

Time: 35 minutes to complete lesson: 20 minutes to read the entire post and take the interactive quiz, additional 15 minutes to view video resource and comment on social media.

 

Objectives for  Chapter Eight -The Gospel of Matthew.  What you will learn:

    1.  You will learn how Jesus cleansed a leper and healed a centurion’s servant.

    2. You will learn why Jesus healed Peter’s wife’s mother and many others.

    3.  You will learn what it takes to follow Jesus. 

    4.  You will learn how Jesus stills the troubled waters (tempest).

    5. You will learn how Jesus healed two men possessed with devils and where he sent the devils.

 

Outline for Chapter Eight of the Gospel of  Matthew

    1.  A leper cleansed. The healing of the centurion’s servant.

    2. Peter’s wife’s mother and many others.

    3.  How Jesus must be followed.

    4.  He stills the tempest.

    5.  Jesus heals two men possessed with devils. The devils enter into a herd of swine.

 

 

 

Reflection and Discussion: Something to think about.

 

 

Reflection question:  

Reflecting on your life, can you say that you believe that God can do the impossible (because you believed and he did it for you)?

 

 

Resources For This Lesson

Click here for the King James Bible version in the text (pdf), mobile viewing on the web (KJV), YouTube audio, and video (total time:  )  Part One and Part Two

 

See “Chapter Eight Highlights” below for scriptures and help with the quiz. If needed, refresh the screen to retake the quiz.

 

 

 

1.  A leper cleansed. The healing of the centurion’s servant.  Matthew8: 1-4 KJV 

¹When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

 ²And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 

³And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. ⁴And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.  

⁵And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, 

⁶And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.

 ⁷And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

 ⁸The 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.

 ⁹For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. 

¹⁰When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

¹¹And 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.

¹²But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 

¹³And 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. 

 

2. Jesus heals Peter’s wife’s mother and many others.  Matthew 8:14-17 KJV

¹⁴And when Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.
¹⁵And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.

¹⁶When 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: 

¹⁷That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

 

3.  How Jesus must be followed.  Matthew 8: 18-21 KJV

 ¹⁸Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

 ¹⁹And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goes.

²⁰And 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. 

²¹And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 

²²But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

 ²³And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

 

4.  He stills the tempest;  Peace Be Still   Matthew 8:24-27 KJV

 ²⁴And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 

²⁵And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 

²⁶And 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. 

²⁷But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! 

 

 5.  Jesus healed two men possessed with devils. The devils enter into a herd of swine.   Matthew 8:28-34 KJV

²⁸And when he came 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.

²⁹And, 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?

 ³⁰And there was a good way off from them a herd of many swine feeding. 

³¹So the devils sought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

³²And he said unto them, Go. And when they came 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.

³³And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told everything, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils. 

³⁴And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they sought him that he would depart out of their coasts.

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Call to salvation:

John 3:16  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 10:9-10  9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation. 

John 3:5-6  5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.