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Behold, a great tempest arose in the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the waves, but he was asleep.
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Following Christ Invites Storms
Commentators stress that the presence of a "great tempest" even with Jesus in the boat is significant. Charles Spurgeon notes, "Never judge the rightness of your path by the providence which attends it." Following Christ doesn't guarantee a smooth journey; in fact, it may lead directly into trials. The comfort is not the absence of storms, but that Christ is present with believers through them.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A great tempest. A violent storm, or a wind so strong as to endanger their lives. This lake was subject to sudden squalls.
The …
But he was asleep (αυτος δε εκαθευδεν). Imperfect, was sleeping. Picturesque scene. The Sea of Galilee is 680 feet below the Medit…
19th Century
Anglican
There arose a great tempest. Storms like the one described here are common on all inland seas. The wind sweeps through the narrow mountain…
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Baptist
This inland lake was subject to sudden squalls and tempests, in which the wind raged so as to actually lift the boat out of the water. This was an …
The narrative moves forward from v.18; the order to cross the lake to escape the crowd is now carried out. The “boat” here is doubtless a fishing b…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And behold, there arose a great tempest "A great concussion", or "shaking" of the sea; the stormy wind moved the sea, and the …
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It is a comfort to those who go down to the sea in ships, and are often in perils there, to reflect that they have a Savior to trust in and pray to…
13th Century
Catholic
And when Jesus had come into Simon Peter’s house, etc. Christ’s power is commended in the cure of the leper; it is also c…
