Mat 8:22-23 | TNotes | STEP | 8:22 Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead: Jesus’ opponents would have misconstrued this instruction as blatant disregard for the fifth commandment to honor one’s parents (Exod 20:12 ), but in essence it is a restatement of the first commandment (Exod 20:1-3 ). It was warranted by Jesus’ messianic authority and the impact of the Kingdom upon normal human life, including family ties and commitments (see Matt 10:34-39 ; 12:46-50 ; 19:29 ; Zech 13:3 ; Luke 14:26-27 ).

a8:22►

bExod 20:12►

cExod 20:1-3►

dMatt 10:34-39►

e12:46-50►

f19:29►

gZech 13:3►

hLuke 14:26-27►

i8:23-27►

jJob 38:8-11►

kPss 29►

l65:1-13►

m89:9►

n107:23-32►

‏ Matthew 8:22-23

8:22 ^a Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead: Jesus’ opponents would have misconstrued this instruction as blatant disregard for the fifth commandment to honor one’s parents (Exod 20:12 ^b), but in essence it is a restatement of the first commandment (Exod 20:1-3 ^c). It was warranted by Jesus’ messianic authority and the impact of the Kingdom upon normal human life, including family ties and commitments (see Matt 10:34-39 ^d; 12:46-50 ^e; 19:29 ^f; Zech 13:3 ^g; Luke 14:26-27 ^h).
Summary for Matt 8:23-27: 8:23-27 ⁱ The episode at sea extends the theme of what true discipleship involves. The storm challenged the disciples to entrust their very lives to Jesus for protection and deliverance. Jesus even has authority over dangerous weather and the sea (see Job 38:8-11 ^j; Pss 29 ^k; 65:1-13 ^l; 89:9 ^m; 107:23-32 ⁿ).