Matt 8,1 - 13,52 (1)
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Matthew 8:1 – 13:52
Analytical Assignment
Matthew 8:23-27
. Using a Gospel parallel (available on Canvas), compare the stilling of the storm in Mark 4:36-41 and Matthew 8:23-27, noting similarities and differences. How
do Matthew's changes/redaction to the story affect its meaning?
Matthew creates a multitude of redactions and changes that influence his perception of the calming of the storm. One notable change is in Mark’s account the disciples state “Teacher, do you not care if we perish?” while in Matthew’s “Save Lord, we are perishing.” Mark’s account is almost a backhanded question while Matthew has the disciples going to Jesus in distress. The next big change in Matthew is that Jesus rebukes the disciples first and then calms the storm, which contrasts with the calming of the rebuke in Mark’s account. Both of these changes drastically changed the meaning of what
Matthew was trying to accomplish. The final piece of what Matthew wanted to accomplish is found in the placement within the entire piece. The story directly before this one is the teaching of the law understanding what it means to follow Jesus. In this instance, we can see Matthew wanted to convey what the cost of following Jesus means. He makes the changes of Jesus rebuking first to show Jesus is not worried about the troubles in this world which aligns with his remark to the law teacher in v.22 “
Follow me,
and let the dead bury their own dead.”. Ultimately we see Matthew bring more significance to what the walk with Jesus looks like.
Matthew 13:1-53
. Matthew has taken over Mark’s parable chapter (Mark 4) with redactions. What parables has Matthew added to the Markan material? Is there any common theme/motif that connects them? Matthew adds quite a few parables such as the parable of the weeds, seed and yeast, and hidden treasure. The most common theme that I have picked up within this text is the emphasis on discipleship and the present state of the kingdom of heaven. Ultimately we see that these additionals of parables bring emphasis to what a relationship looks like and how there will be judgment, hence “there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (v.42 and 50). Furthermore in these additional parables Matthew we see that he wants to emphasize discipleship and what stakes it takes to follow Jesus. Quoting v. 10-13 “He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.” we see that the purpose is to let outsiders understand. This somewhat contradicts what Mark’s account says with a less accessible view of the parables (v.10-12). Ultimately see that Matthew sees these as a tool to teach his readers what discipleship for the Kingdom looks like, even explaining one of the parables (weeds). Furthermore, he highlights the authority of Jesus as we can see directly after the last parable the beheading of John the Baptist.
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