Following the King

Text: Matthew 8:18-34


  1. Following the King

Inadequate Responses to Discipleship ( Matthew 8:18-22 )
A. A Shallow Commitment — The Scribe Who Spoke Too
Quickly (vv. 18–20)
B. A Delayed Commitment — The Disciple Who
Hesitated to Obey (vv. 21–22)

  1. Trusting the King

Jesus Reveals His Authority in the Storm ( Matthew 8:23–27 )
A. The Storm That Tested the Disciples (vv. 23–25)
B. The Fear That Exposed Their Faith (v. 26)
C. The Power That Revealed the Son of God (v. 27)

  1.  Submitting to the King

Jesus Reveals His Authority Over Evil ( Matthew 8:28–34 )
A. The Destructive Bondage of Darkness (v. 28)
B. The Demons’ Recognition of Christ’s Authority (vv.
29–31)
C. The Absolute Power of Jesus Over Evil (v. 32)
D. The Rejection of the King by the Crowds (vv. 33–34)

Count the cost.
Trust the King.
Submit to His authority.
Because Jesus is worthy of your all.