Jesus Authority: Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27
Pastor Adam Christiansen
Part of The Gospel of the King—According to Matthew
March 26, 2023

The Story: “Save us!”

The Humanity of Jesus

Physically
• Matthew 8:24
• Matthew 4:2
• Luke 2:40, 52
• John 4:6
• Luke 23:43
• John 19:28

Emotionally
• John 11:35
• John 13:21
• Mark 3:5
• Matthew 21:12-13
• Matthew 26:38
• Hebrews 5:7

Spiritually
• Hebrews 4:15

The Divinity of Jesus

His Sinlessness
• John 8:29
• John 15:10
• 2 Corinthians 5:21
• 1 Peter 2:22

Prerogatives of Deity
• Matthew 5
• Matthew 9
• Matthew 25:31-46

Direct Claims to Deity
• John 10:30
• John 8:58
• John 6:38-66
• Matthew 5-9

“Oh, you of little faith!”

References in Matthew’s Gospel
• Matthew 6:30
• Matthew 8:26
• Matthew 14:31
• Matthew 16:5–12
• Matthew 17:18–20

Fear and Unbelief

‘What sort of man is this?!’
• Psalm 30:4
• Psalm 104:5-7
• Job 38:8-11
• Psalm 89:8-9

One who speaks with authority over wind and waves.

Psalm 65:5–8

CG Questions

• Why is the humanity of Jesus important?
• Did Jesus really say that he was God? What evidence can you find to support your answer?
• What are the storms in life that afflicted you?
• How does Jesus bring peace to your life?