{"id":5672,"date":"2024-02-14T20:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T20:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/godshand.link\/?post_type=aiovg_videos&#038;p=5672"},"modified":"2024-06-28T14:10:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T14:10:09","slug":"matthew-8-18-22-now-when-jesus-saw-great-multitudes-about-him-he-gave-commandment-to","status":"publish","type":"aiovg_videos","link":"https:\/\/godshand.link\/en_gb\/video\/matthew-8-18-22-now-when-jesus-saw-great-multitudes-about-him-he-gave-commandment-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Matthew 8: 18-22 \u201cNow when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to &#8230;\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Significance of \u201cNow when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The phrase \u201cNow when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.\u201d in Matthew 8:18-22 is a more powerful reminder used by Jesus from the Message on the Heaven. It depicts two encounters Jesus has with potential followers in a story about Jesus interacting with two people who wanted to follow him, challenging readers to contemplate what it means to truly follow Jesus or any ideal that requires significant commitment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context of the Phrase<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The reminder takes place after Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount, a foundational teaching in Christianity, which caused large crowds to follow him, eager for more teachings and demonstrations of God\u2019s power in Jesus\u2019 authority. It\u2019s preceded by people bring those who are sick and demon-possessed to Jesus for healing. In this time period, illness was often seen as a punishment from God or caused by demons. So, when evening arrives, a large crowd often gathers, bringing those suffering from illness and demonic possession. Jesus is now surrounded by a large crowd seeking his teachings and healings. It explores the concept of discipleship and what it means to truly follow Jesus, as well as the calling of his first disciples.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Significance of the Phrase<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The reminder challenges those considering following Jesus to understand his demands and prioritize his teachings over mundane joys and concerns. It emphasizes unwavering dedication, demanding sacrifice and saving urgency in the interaction of Jesus with two people who wanted to follow him.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some key points:<\/p>\n<p>Dedication of Jesus: Jesus emphasizes the commitment required to follow him. It&#8217;s not a comfortable life, he himself has nowhere to sleep. A life devoted to spreading God\u2019s message may lack material comforts.<br \/>\nSacrifice of Disciple: Jesus\u2019 response to the scribe highlights the sacrifices required to be his disciple and the demanding nature of following him. True devotion requires sacrificing earthly comforts for his commitment.<br \/>\nUrgency of Mission: Jesus\u2019 response to the disciple who wants to bury his father emphasizes the importance of his saving mission. True commitment requires spreading God\u2019s message take priority over worldly obligations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application of the Phrase<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The reminder depicts two encounters Jesus has with potential followers in the interaction of Jesus with two people who wanted to follow him, challenging readers to contemplate what it means to truly follow Jesus or any ideal that requires significant commitment, as well as applying to consider the level of dedication one has to their faith or any pursuit.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some key points:<\/p>\n<p>Unwavering Dedication: It can be seen as a call to fully dedicate oneself to a cause or faith.<br \/>\nDemanding Sacrifice: It can also be seen as a call to fully commit to one&#8217;s faith, even if it requires harsh sacrifice.<br \/>\nSaving Urgency: It reminds us to prioritize what truly matters in life, as well as prompts us to reflect on what one prioritizes in life.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, the reminder teaches that following Jesus requires a deep level of commitment and a willingness to prioritize his teachings above worldly concerns.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/godshand.link\/en_gb\/supreme-truth\/#:~:text=THE CHILD IS INTENDED INTO ONE SUB &amp; NINE INSIDE VOICES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4858\" title=\"Refer Christian Link\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/7.-Good-Intention-Of-Water-Deity-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>God\u2019s Supreme Truth<\/strong><\/div>\n<h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_title_subtitle sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default\" style=\"text-align: center;\">THE CHILD IS INTENDED INTO ONE SUB &amp; NINE INSIDE VOICES<\/h6>\n<h1 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00ab Samsara Inside Voice Of Heaven In Child Intended To Exist \u00bb<\/h1>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spiritual But Not Material &#8211; Listen To God&#8217;s Message!<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/godshand.link\/en_gb\/supreme-truth\/#:~:text=HEAVEN\u2019S REVELATION\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4858\" title=\"Refer Disciple Link\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-370x370.png 370w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-760x760.png 760w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/godshand.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Whos-God.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>God\u2019s Supreme Key<\/strong><\/div>\n<h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_title_subtitle sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default\" style=\"text-align: center;\">WHAT IS \u26a1 HEAVEN\u2019S REVELATION? IT IS JUST INSIDE VOICE!<\/h6>\n<h1 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00ab Inside Voice\u2019s Reminder\u00a0\u00bb<\/h1>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spiritual But Not Material &#8211; Listen To God&#8217;s Inside Voice!<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The phrase \u201cNow when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.\u201d in Matthew 8:18-22 is a Sky Fairy power used by Jesus from the Authority on the Heaven. 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