Matthew 8:18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to depart to the other side of the sea.
Matthew 8:23-24 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep.
Matthew 8:26-27 He *said to them, "Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became perfectly calm. 27 The men were amazed, and said, "What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?"
Matthew 8:28 When He came to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, two men who were demon-possessed met Him as they were coming out of the tombs. They were so extremely violent that no one could pass by that way.
Mark 5:13 Jesus gave them permission. And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, about two thousand of them; and they were drowned in the sea.
Mark 5:16-17 Those who had seen it described to them how it had happened to the demon-possessed man, and all about the swine. 17 And they began to implore Him to leave their region.
Matthew 13:31,33,44,47,45 "The kingdom of heaven is like..."
Matthew 13:34 "All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables, and He did not speak to them without a parable."
Mark 4:30 "And He said, "How shall we picture the kingdom of God, or by what parable shall we present it?"
Mark 4:34 "...and He did not speak to them without a parable; but He was explaining everything privately to His own disciples."
Luke 13:18 "So He was saying, "What is the kingdom of God like, and to what shall I compare it?"
Jesus Rebukes the Storm (Matt 8; Mark 4; Luke 8)
Jesus Casts out Demons (Matt 8; Mark 5; Luke 8)
How does Christ's power over Satan encourage and comfort you?
Why do so many people want nothing to do with Christ?
In what areas of your life is Jesus working?
What Kingdom do you belong to? Are you willing to sacrifice everything to obtain eternal life?
Parable of the Mustard Seed & Leaven (Matt 13; Mark 4; Luke 13)
In what small or seemingly insignificant ways has God worked in your life?
What are some little things we can do to make a big impact for Christ?
What is one way you could quietly help the gospel permeate your family, workplace, or circle of friends?
Parable of the Tares explained (Matt 13)
How do these kinds of passages (threats of judgment for unbelievers) make you feel?
In which category (wheat or weed) would your associates place you? Why?
In what ways can you "shine like the sun" in your contacts with unbelievers?
Parable of the Hidden Treasure & Costly Pearl (Matt 13)
How can we recover the joy and excitement that we had when we first met Christ?
What relationships, possessions, or personal ambitions are you reluctant to give up for Christ?
What items do you need to "sell off" this week in order to follow Christ and His Kingdom?
Parable of the Dragnet (Matt 13)
Why are we often reluctant to talk about hell?
How would it alter the way we live if we kept in mind the fact that God will judge us?
How can we live more often with the wonder of heaven in mind?
David Guzik commentary Matthew 8, Matthew 13, Mark 4, Mark 5, Luke 8, Luke 13
Bible Maps of Jesus Ministry Here is an excellent site with detailed maps that track the ministry of Jesus.
What are the all the parables that Jesus taught?
Is there a difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven?
Throughout the Gospel of Matthew the phrase, "kingdom of heaven" is used rather than "kingdom of God". Are the two phrases referring to the same thing? Yes, the phrases are synonymous. Matthew's Gospel has a Jewish audience in mind and out of sensitivity to the Jews who avoid using the sacred name of God he avoids using the name of God. Both phrases refer to the rule and reign of Christ on earth and in heaven.
