The Coming of the Kingdom in Jesus' Mighty Deeds

Matthew 8-9 as a chiasm

1. A
   Jesus' power to heal8:1–17three incidents and a summary (8:16-17)
2. B
   Jesus' authority over His disciples' persons8:18–22two lessons on discipleship/following Jesus
3. C
   Jesus' supernatural power8:23–9:8three incidents with victory over Satan in the middle; going over to island and back, only speaking demons (cf. Gen 3)
4. B′
   Jesus' authority over His disciples' work9:9–17two lessons
5. A′
   Jesus' power to restore9:18–38four incidents and a summary (9:35-38)