Summary of Matthew Chapter 8:

Matthew Chapter 8 recounts a series of miracles and teachings by Jesus, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. Here’s a summary:

1. Healing of a Leper (verses 1–4) – A man with leprosy approaches Jesus, who heals him with a touch, instructing him to tell no one but to show himself to the priest.

2. Healing of the Centurion’s Servant (verses 5–13) – A Roman centurion shows great faith, asking Jesus to heal his servant from afar. Jesus praises his faith and heals the servant with a word.

3. Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-Law and Many Others (verses 14–17) – Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law of a fever, then heals many others, fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy about the Messiah bearing infirmities.

4. The Cost of Following Jesus (verses 18–22) – Jesus teaches that following Him requires sacrifice and complete commitment.

5. Calming the Storm (verses 23–27) – While on a boat, Jesus calms a fierce storm, astonishing His disciples with His power over nature.

6. Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men (verses 28–34) – In the region of the Gadarenes, Jesus casts demons out of two men and into a herd of pigs, which rush into the sea. The locals, frightened, ask Jesus to leave.