Matthew 8:18-27 “Power Over Difficulties and Disasters”

Introduction:

I. The Dedication Required of a Disciple (18-22)

A. The Price of Dedication (19, 20)

B. The Priority of Dedication (21, 22)

II. The Difficulties Reflected in the Disciple’s Life (23-27) Five lessons from the storm: 1. Storms are Certain.

1. Storms are Sudden. (24)

2. Storms are Severe.

3. Storms are Subject to the Savior.

4. Storms School Us in the Ways of God