Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.
Christ chose the sea deliberately to reveal Himself as God over all creation. Those who truly follow Him must be willing to go with Him into peril and difficulty, not merely walk the safe land-way; discipleship means venturing wherever He leads, ship or prison alike.
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Commenting on Matthew 8:23-27
And his disciples came unto him,.... From some other part of the ship, being in great consternation, and distress, and awoke him; saying, Lord, save us, we perish. They awoke him by their loud cries, and repeated calls; for in Luke, the form of address is doubled, "Master, Master!" expressing their distress, importunity, and haste for deliverance saying, "save us, we perish", or "we are...
Verse 24. A great tempest. A violent storm; or a wind so strong as to endanger their lives. This lake was subject to sudden squalls. The ship was covered with the waves. The billows dashed against the ship, (,) so that it was fast filling and in danger of sinking. He was asleep. On the hinder part of the vessel, on a pillow, .