The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 8:18-27

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Christian discipleship.

To avoid the pressure of the crowd gathered by the fame of his miracles—perhaps to disperse the crowd, lest the jealous Romans might suspect sedition—Jesus gave commandment to cross the lake. Therefore a disciple—a scribe, desiring to come into more constant communion with Jesus—said, "Teacher, I will follow thee," etc. (verses 19, 20). Another, following as a disciple (tradition says it was Philip, some say Thomas), said, "Lord, suffer me first," etc. (verses 21-22). The whole subject unfolds the principles of Christian discipleship.

I. THE ONE CONDITION OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP IS IMPLICIT SUBMISSION TO CHRIST.

1. This was confessed in words by the scribe.

2. But he said more than he meant.

3. Yet not more than Christ requires.

4. The claims of Christ are uncompromising.

5. The claims of Christ are spiritual before all things.

II. THE LIFE-LESSON OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP IS CHRIST.

1. Christ is the Teacher in his school.

2. Christ is also the Subject of his teaching.

3. Properly to know Christ we must embark with him.

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