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IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Jesus' Authority over Nature and Disciples (8:23-9:17)
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IVP New Testament Commentary Series
Matthew
JESUS RULES NATURE-AND DISCIPLES (8:1-9:38)
Jesus' Authority over Nature and Disciples (8:23-9:17)
Jesus' Authority over Nature and Disciples (8:23-9:17)
- Jesus' Authority over Nature (8:23-27)
- Jesus' Ministry Exhausts Him (8:23-24)
- Jesus Reproves the Disciples for Their Fear (8:25-26)
- Jesus' Power Reveals His Identity (8:27)
- Jesus' Authority over Demons (8:28-34)
- Even Demons Know Who Their Lord and Judge Is (8:28-29)
- The Kingdom Is "Already" As Well As "Not Yet" (8:29)
- Jesus Values People More Than Animals or Property (8:30-32)
- Most People Value Property More Than God's Deliverance (8:33-34)
- Jesus' Authority to Forgive Sins (9:1-8)
- Jesus Is Moved by Our Faith, Even on Behalf of Others (9:1-2)
- We Need Forgiveness Even More Than Physical Healing (9:2)
- Speaking for God Usually Invites Opposition (9:3-4)
- Jesus' Authority to Heal Demonstrates His Authority to Forgive (9:5-7)
- Jesus' Signs of Authority Bring God Glory (9:8)
- Sinners Need a Physician (9:9-13)
- Sinners Are Ready to Listen and Follow (9:9-10)
- Religious People React (9:11)
- Jesus' Mission Is for Those Who Acknowledge Their Sinfulness (9:12-13)
- A Time for Everything (9:14-17)
As in the preceding section (8:1-22), here Matthew recounts three signs of Jesus' authority over creation (8:23-9:8), then turns to Jesus' proper authority over humanity and our response to him (9:9-17).
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