Matthew 8: 23-27 Outline

How Jesus handles storms I. Jesus never loses focus on the mission A. V. 23, Jesus did not become distracted by the storm 1.Jesus used divine discernment (vv. 18-22) 2.Jesus used divine wisdom (vv. 18-22) 3.Jesus never lost divine focus (v. 23) **We often become overwhelmed with “storms” or “situations” b/c we have lost a divine focus on the mission Jesus has commanded us to be on. When a situation becomes more important than Jesus’ command we will be overwhelmed by that situation. B.How do we avoid being distracted 1.Use divine discernment 2.Use divine wisdom 3.Stay focused on your relationship with Jesus II. Jesus never worries about the storm A. V. 24 -26, “But He was sleeping” 1.Jesus knew the storm would come when He made the command 2.Jesus knew the limitations of the storm. **1 Corinthians 10:13 - “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape so you are able to bear it.” B.How do we avoid worrying about our problems? 1.Realize Jesus / God is not worried about your problems 2.Realize that Jesus is not surprised about your problems 3.Realize that every storm will end III. Jesus always had power over the storm A. V. 26-27, Jesus never doubted His authority 1.Jesus rebukes the unbelief - v. 26a 2.Jesus rebukes the problem - v. 26b 3.The storm obeyed B. How do we have power over our problems 1.Repent of your unbelief 2.Surrender the problem to the authority of Jesus 3.Wait for the great calm (Lam. 3: 25-26, “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. It is good to wait quietly for deliverance from the Lord.”)