When life feels out of control, you start asking hard questions: Does Jesus really have authority over what’s tormenting me—fear, sickness, anxiety, or spiritual oppression? In Matthew 8, Jesus proves He is Master of Might and Miracles—with compassion that’s personal and power that’s undeniable.

In this Words From The Word episode with Pastor Roderick Webster, we walk through Matthew 8 and watch Christ’s authority unfold:

• He cleanses the leper and heals with a word

• He amazes us with the centurion’s faith: “Speak the word only”

• He confronts the real cost of following Him

• He rebukes the storm and the fear behind it: “Why are ye fearful…?”

• He demonstrates absolute authority over demonic forces on the other side

  
  

• 0:00 Why this chapter matters: authority + compassion

• 2:10 Crowds follow—curiosity vs true discipleship

• 5:10 A touch with power: healing without hype

• 10:00 “Speak the word only”: faith that amazes Jesus

• 16:30 When following gets costly (foxes/birds; excuses)

• 23:00 The storm: “Why are ye fearful…?”

• 28:20 “What manner of man is this?”

• 31:00 Absolute authority over demons (the other side)

• 40:00 Practical application + prayer response