Feeding the MultitudeFeeding the MultitudeFeeding the MultitudeFeeding the Multitude

““And when it was evening, the disciples came to Him, saying, And when it was evening, the disciples came to Him, saying,

‘‘the place is desolate, and the time is already past; so send the place is desolate, and the time is already past; so send

the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy

““And when it was evening, the disciples came to Him, saying, And when it was evening, the disciples came to Him, saying,

‘‘the place is desolate, and the time is already past; so send the place is desolate, and the time is already past; so send

the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy

John 6:1John 6:1--2121John 6:1John 6:1--2121

the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy

food for themselves.food for themselves.’”’”

the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy

food for themselves.food for themselves.’”’”

104104--108108104104--108108

Jesus Feeds the Five ThousandJesus Feeds the Five ThousandJesus Feeds the Five ThousandJesus Feeds the Five Thousand

JesusJesus’’ Ministries at the Height of His PopularityMinistries at the Height of His PopularityJesusJesus’’ Ministries at the Height of His PopularityMinistries at the Height of His Popularity

©Terry Hulbert 2010©Terry Hulbert 2010©Terry Hulbert 2010©Terry Hulbert 2010

Notes�� The The Feeding of the Five Thousand Feeding of the Five Thousand is the only miracle of Jesus is the only miracle of Jesus recorded recorded

in all four Gospelsin all four Gospels. The event took place one year before the crucifixion . The event took place one year before the crucifixion

and was the and was the only one recorded by John in Galilee only one recorded by John in Galilee until Jesus met with until Jesus met with

his disciples at the Sea of Galilee (chapter 21). his disciples at the Sea of Galilee (chapter 21).

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�� Feeding 5,000Feeding 5,000: : JohnJohn 6:16:1--1515/ / Matt 14:13Matt 14:13--23/ Mark 6:3123/ Mark 6:31--46/ Luke 9:1046/ Luke 9:10--1717

�� Walking on water: Walking on water: John 6:16John 6:16--2121/ / Matt 14:24Matt 14:24--33/ Mark 6:4733/ Mark 6:47--5353

John 6:1John 6:1--71 + Matt, Mark, Luke71 + Matt, Mark, Luke Bethsaida: Population = 3,000Bethsaida: Population = 3,000

�� Walking on water: Walking on water: John 6:16John 6:16--2121/ / Matt 14:24Matt 14:24--33/ Mark 6:4733/ Mark 6:47--5353

�� Events at Gennesaret: Events at Gennesaret: Matt 14:34Matt 14:34--36/ Mark 6:5236/ Mark 6:52--5656

�� Discourse on the Bread of Life: Discourse on the Bread of Life: John 6:22John 6:22--5959

�� Defection of the Twelve:Defection of the Twelve: John 6:60John 6:60--7171

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Ch 6: Ch 6: Feeding the multitude Feeding the multitude = “Field experience” // = “Field experience” // Ch 6: Ch 6: Bread of Life Bread of Life

Discourse Discourse = “Classroom lecture” // = “Classroom lecture” // Ch 21: Ch 21: Commissioning in Galilee = Commissioning in Galilee =

“Commencement” “Commencement”

The Scope of John’s Ministry

Gospel Gospel Gospel Gospel

EpistlesEpistlesof Johnof JohnEpistlesEpistlesof Johnof John

RevelationRevelationRevelationRevelation

Church establishedChurch establishedChurch establishedChurch established Peter & Paul Peter & Paul Peter & Paul Peter & Paul

Jesus beginsJesus beginsHis ministryHis ministry

Jesus beginsJesus beginsHis ministryHis ministry

JerusalemJerusalemJerusalemJerusalem

ProloguePrologue: the past : the past ProloguePrologue: the past : the past

““. . . what must take place after these things. . . what must take place after these things”” (Rev 4:1) (Rev 4:1) ““. . . what must take place after these things. . . what must take place after these things”” (Rev 4:1) (Rev 4:1)

ProphecyProphecy: the future: the futureProphecyProphecy: the future: the future

““In the beginning . . .In the beginning . . .”” (John 1:1)(John 1:1)““In the beginning . . .In the beginning . . .”” (John 1:1)(John 1:1)

26/2726/2726/2726/27 9696969670707070 85858585

JerusalemJerusalemdestroyeddestroyedJerusalemJerusalemdestroyeddestroyed

Gospel Gospel of Johnof JohnGospel Gospel of Johnof John

Church establishedChurch establishedat Pentecostat Pentecost

Church establishedChurch establishedat Pentecostat Pentecost

30303030

CrucifixionCrucifixionResurrectionResurrectionAscensionAscension

CrucifixionCrucifixionResurrectionResurrectionAscensionAscension

Peter & Paul Peter & Paul martyredmartyred

Peter & Paul Peter & Paul martyredmartyred

90909090

Nero diesNero diesNero diesNero dies

JerusalemJerusalemCouncilCouncil

JerusalemJerusalemCouncilCouncil

50505050A.D.A.D.A.D.A.D.

MatthewMatthewMatthewMatthew

60606060

LukeLukeLukeLukeMarkMarkMarkMark

70 years70 years70 years70 years

Jesus, GodJesus, God’’s Bread of Lifes Bread of Life

�� Retreat to the area of Bethsaida Retreat to the area of Bethsaida (104)(104)

�� Feeding the multitude Feeding the multitude (105)(105)

�� Removing the multitude and the revolutionaries Removing the multitude and the revolutionaries (106) (106)

�� Travel to the Plain of Gennesaret and Capernaum Travel to the Plain of Gennesaret and Capernaum (107)(107)

John 6:1John 6:1--7171John 6:1John 6:1--7171

�� Travel to the Plain of Gennesaret and Capernaum Travel to the Plain of Gennesaret and Capernaum (107)(107)

�� Discourse on the Bread of Life Discourse on the Bread of Life (109)(109)

�� Reunion with the multitude (vv 22Reunion with the multitude (vv 22--25)25)

�� Teaching on the Bread of Life (vv 26Teaching on the Bread of Life (vv 26--59)59)

�� Defection of some disciples Defection of some disciples (110)(110)

Why Did Jesus Feed the Multitude? � To prepare the disciples for their post-Pentecostal

ministry. Although they were unaware of it at the time,

these men were role playing their feature ministry. No

food would be more important to be delivered to the

world than the good news about the Bread of Life.world than the good news about the Bread of Life.

� To prepare for His teaching the next day, Jesus told the

crowd that went away satisfied, “You sought me not

because you saw the signs, but because you ate the

loaves, and were filled.” Their experience of being fed

bread on a hillside provided Jesus with the metaphor for

His teaching about receiving Him as the Bread of Life.”

GamalaGamalaGamalaGamala

BethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaida

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DECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLIS

Sea ofSea ofGalileeGalileeSea ofSea ofGalileeGalilee

John 6:1 John 6:1 John 6:1 John 6:1

CapernaumCapernaumCapernaumCapernaum

MigdalMigdalMigdalMigdal

““After these things, Jesus After these things, Jesus went away went away to the other side of the Sea of Galileeto the other side of the Sea of Galilee””““After these things, Jesus After these things, Jesus went away went away to the other side of the Sea of Galileeto the other side of the Sea of Galilee””

GALILEEGALILEEGALILEEGALILEE

GamalaGamalaGamalaGamala

BethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaida

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GAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITIS

DECAPOLISDECAPOLIS

GALILEEGALILEEGALILEEGALILEESea ofSea ofGalileeGalileeSea ofSea ofGalileeGalilee

CapernaumCapernaumCapernaumCapernaum

MigdalMigdalMigdalMigdal

Jesus feeds the multitude near Bethsaida.Jesus feeds the multitude near Bethsaida.Jesus feeds the multitude near Bethsaida.Jesus feeds the multitude near Bethsaida.

GALILEEGALILEEGALILEEGALILEE

GALILEEGALILEEGALILEEGALILEE

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GAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITIS DECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLIS

Site of BethsaidaSite of BethsaidaSite of BethsaidaSite of Bethsaida

Bethsaida area viewed toward the Bethsaida area viewed toward the east from the hill at Moshav Almagoreast from the hill at Moshav AlmagorBethsaida area viewed toward the Bethsaida area viewed toward the

east from the hill at Moshav Almagoreast from the hill at Moshav Almagor

Plain of BethsaidaPlain of BethsaidaPlain of BethsaidaPlain of Bethsaida

Site of Bethsaida Site of Bethsaida JuliasJuliasSite of Bethsaida Site of Bethsaida JuliasJuliasWWWW

Population: 3,000Population: 3,000

In an uninhabited, grassy area near Bethsaida, Jesus fed In an uninhabited, grassy area near Bethsaida, Jesus fed over five thousand people one year before His crucifixion.over five thousand people one year before His crucifixion.In an uninhabited, grassy area near Bethsaida, Jesus fed In an uninhabited, grassy area near Bethsaida, Jesus fed over five thousand people one year before His crucifixion.over five thousand people one year before His crucifixion.

Why did Jesus feed the multitude?Why did Jesus feed the multitude?Why did Jesus feed the multitude?Why did Jesus feed the multitude?

�� To introduce the bread imagery He would use in His To introduce the bread imagery He would use in His Bread of Life discourse the following dayBread of Life discourse the following day

�� To provide an occasion for clarifying the nature of His To provide an occasion for clarifying the nature of His Messiahship, that it was not a revolutionary one that Messiahship, that it was not a revolutionary one that

�� To introduce the bread imagery He would use in His To introduce the bread imagery He would use in His Bread of Life discourse the following dayBread of Life discourse the following day

�� To provide an occasion for clarifying the nature of His To provide an occasion for clarifying the nature of His Messiahship, that it was not a revolutionary one that Messiahship, that it was not a revolutionary one that Messiahship, that it was not a revolutionary one that Messiahship, that it was not a revolutionary one that would liberate the nation from Rome would liberate the nation from Rome

�� To prepare His disciples for their future ministry by role To prepare His disciples for their future ministry by role playing playing –– distributing distributing ““the Bread of Lifethe Bread of Life”” in edification in edification and evangelismand evangelism

Messiahship, that it was not a revolutionary one that Messiahship, that it was not a revolutionary one that would liberate the nation from Rome would liberate the nation from Rome

�� To prepare His disciples for their future ministry by role To prepare His disciples for their future ministry by role playing playing –– distributing distributing ““the Bread of Lifethe Bread of Life”” in edification in edification and evangelismand evangelism

�� Purpose:Purpose: The people involved were motivated by their desire for an The people involved were motivated by their desire for an

independent state, not for the kind of kingdom the prophets had independent state, not for the kind of kingdom the prophets had

promised. promised. v 26v 26

�� People:People: This crowd did not have authority to establish the kingdom.This crowd did not have authority to establish the kingdom.

�� Purpose:Purpose: The people involved were motivated by their desire for an The people involved were motivated by their desire for an

independent state, not for the kind of kingdom the prophets had independent state, not for the kind of kingdom the prophets had

promised. promised. v 26v 26

�� People:People: This crowd did not have authority to establish the kingdom.This crowd did not have authority to establish the kingdom.

Why did Jesus reject the attempt Why did Jesus reject the attempt to make Him king at Bethsaida?to make Him king at Bethsaida?Why did Jesus reject the attempt Why did Jesus reject the attempt to make Him king at Bethsaida?to make Him king at Bethsaida?

John 6:14,15John 6:14,15John 6:14,15John 6:14,15

�� Place:Place: Galilee was known for revolutionary movements. A decision in Galilee was known for revolutionary movements. A decision in

Jerusalem, the center of authority, would be required for recognizing Jerusalem, the center of authority, would be required for recognizing

Jesus as king. (Cf. Judas of Galilee: Acts 5:34Jesus as king. (Cf. Judas of Galilee: Acts 5:34--40)40)

�� Preparation:Preparation: ChristChrist’’s kingdom of righteousness requires repentance s kingdom of righteousness requires repentance

and cleansing. Responses to Jesusand cleansing. Responses to Jesus’’ discourse the next day revealed discourse the next day revealed

the spiritual need of the people He had fed at Bethsaida.the spiritual need of the people He had fed at Bethsaida.

�� Place:Place: Galilee was known for revolutionary movements. A decision in Galilee was known for revolutionary movements. A decision in

Jerusalem, the center of authority, would be required for recognizing Jerusalem, the center of authority, would be required for recognizing

Jesus as king. (Cf. Judas of Galilee: Acts 5:34Jesus as king. (Cf. Judas of Galilee: Acts 5:34--40)40)

�� Preparation:Preparation: ChristChrist’’s kingdom of righteousness requires repentance s kingdom of righteousness requires repentance

and cleansing. Responses to Jesusand cleansing. Responses to Jesus’’ discourse the next day revealed discourse the next day revealed

the spiritual need of the people He had fed at Bethsaida.the spiritual need of the people He had fed at Bethsaida.

The Four Mile Question The Four Mile Question

�� ““When therefore the people saw the sign which He had performed, they When therefore the people saw the sign which He had performed, they

said, said, ‘‘This is the This is the prophetprophet who is to come into the world.who is to come into the world.’”’”

�� ““Jesus therefore perceiving that they were intending to come and take Jesus therefore perceiving that they were intending to come and take

After the manna miracle why did Jesus not lead His followers to walk After the manna miracle why did Jesus not lead His followers to walk

the four miles from Bethsaida to Capernaum where He would give the four miles from Bethsaida to Capernaum where He would give

the Discourse on the Bread of Life the next day?the Discourse on the Bread of Life the next day?

John 6:14John 6:14--21; 21; Matt 14:22Matt 14:22--3333

Him by force, to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Him by force, to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by

Himself alone.Himself alone.”” Why?Why?

�� ““Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat, and go ahead of Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat, and go ahead of

Him to the other side, while He sent the multitude away.Him to the other side, while He sent the multitude away.”” Why?Why?

�� About 3About 3-- 6 a.m. Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. 6 a.m. Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. ““It is a ghost!It is a ghost!”” ----

““Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid.Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid.””

�� ““And when they got into the boat, the wind stoppedAnd when they got into the boat, the wind stopped”” / / ““ and immediately and immediately

the boat was at the land to which they were going.the boat was at the land to which they were going.””

BethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaida

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GAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITIS DECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLIS(7 miles)(7 miles)

GamalaGamalaGamalaGamala

Sea of Sea of GalileeGalileeSea of Sea of GalileeGalilee

Moshav Moshav AlmagorAlmagorMoshav Moshav AlmagorAlmagor

CapernaumCapernaumCapernaumCapernaum

MigdalMigdalMigdalMigdal

Gamala, a major Zealot center, was located Gamala, a major Zealot center, was located on a promontory within sight of Bethsaida.on a promontory within sight of Bethsaida.

Gamala, a major Zealot center, was located Gamala, a major Zealot center, was located on a promontory within sight of Bethsaida.on a promontory within sight of Bethsaida.

GALILEEGALILEEGALILEEGALILEE

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GAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITIS DECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLIS

Site of BethsaidaSite of BethsaidaSite of BethsaidaSite of Bethsaida

Bethsaida area viewed toward the Bethsaida area viewed toward the east from the hill at Moshav Almagoreast from the hill at Moshav AlmagorBethsaida area viewed toward the Bethsaida area viewed toward the

east from the hill at Moshav Almagoreast from the hill at Moshav Almagor

Plain of BethsaidaPlain of BethsaidaPlain of BethsaidaPlain of Bethsaida

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GAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITIS DECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLISGamalaGamalaGamalaGamala

Site of BethsaidaSite of BethsaidaSite of BethsaidaSite of Bethsaida

The hill where The hill where Jesus prayed? Jesus prayed? (present site of (present site of

Moshav Almagor)Moshav Almagor)

The hill where The hill where Jesus prayed? Jesus prayed? (present site of (present site of

Moshav Almagor)Moshav Almagor)

Bethsaida area viewed toward the Bethsaida area viewed toward the east from the hill at Moshav Almagoreast from the hill at Moshav AlmagorBethsaida area viewed toward the Bethsaida area viewed toward the

east from the hill at Moshav Almagoreast from the hill at Moshav Almagor

Gamala, home of Judas the Zealot, leader of the revolt against Rome in A.D. 6

““But a certain Pharisee named But a certain Pharisee named GamalielGamaliel, a teacher of the , a teacher of the

Law, respected Law, respected by all the people, stood up in the Council . . . by all the people, stood up in the Council . . .

and said to them, and said to them, ‘‘Men of Israel, take care what you propose Men of Israel, take care what you propose

to do to these men. For some time ago Theudas rose up . . . to do to these men. For some time ago Theudas rose up . . .

and he was slain, and all who followed him were dispersed and he was slain, and all who followed him were dispersed

and came to nothing. and came to nothing.

Gamala was located on the hill behind Bethsaida. Gamala was located on the hill behind Bethsaida.

And after this man And after this man Judas of Galilee Judas of Galilee rose up . . . and rose up . . . and

drew some people after him, he too perished, and all drew some people after him, he too perished, and all

those who followed him were scattered. And so, in the those who followed him were scattered. And so, in the

present case, I say to you, stay away from these men present case, I say to you, stay away from these men present case, I say to you, stay away from these men present case, I say to you, stay away from these men

and let them alone, for if this plan or action should be of and let them alone, for if this plan or action should be of

men, it will be overthrown; but if it is of God . . . you may men, it will be overthrown; but if it is of God . . . you may

even be found fighting against God.even be found fighting against God.’”’”Acts 5:34Acts 5:34--3939

The Zealots� Founded by Judas the Galilean who led the revolt

against Rome in A.D. 6.

� When Mattathias Antiochus IV and his followers tried to

suppress the Jewish religion, they were called Zealots.

� Opposed payment of tribute to a pagan emperor as � Opposed payment of tribute to a pagan emperor as

treason to God, Israel’s true king, emphasized zeal for

the law of God.

� Members of Judas’ family were Zealot leaders.

� Zealots were active through the war of A.D. 66-73.

Jerusalem fell to the Romans in A.D. 70.

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Sea of GalileeSea of Galilee

Gamala, a Zealot (Gamala, a Zealot (““freedom fighterfreedom fighter””) ) fortress city in the 1st cent. A.D., homefortress city in the 1st cent. A.D., home

of Judas of Galilee (Acts 5:35of Judas of Galilee (Acts 5:35--37) 37)

Gamala, a Zealot (Gamala, a Zealot (““freedom fighterfreedom fighter””) ) fortress city in the 1st cent. A.D., homefortress city in the 1st cent. A.D., home

of Judas of Galilee (Acts 5:35of Judas of Galilee (Acts 5:35--37) 37)

SynagogueSynagogueSynagogueSynagogue

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BethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaidaSea of GalileeSea of GalileeSea of GalileeSea of Galilee

Gamala, Zealot Gamala, Zealot strongholdstronghold

Gamala, Zealot Gamala, Zealot strongholdstronghold

Would Zealots from Gamala have Would Zealots from Gamala have been in the crowd Jesus fed atbeen in the crowd Jesus fed at

nearby Bethsaida? Might they have nearby Bethsaida? Might they have led the attempt to led the attempt to ““make Him king?make Him king?””

Would Zealots from Gamala have Would Zealots from Gamala have been in the crowd Jesus fed atbeen in the crowd Jesus fed at

nearby Bethsaida? Might they have nearby Bethsaida? Might they have led the attempt to led the attempt to ““make Him king?make Him king?””

PerspectivesPerspectives�� GamalaGamala, 7 miles above Bethsaida on the east, was home to , 7 miles above Bethsaida on the east, was home to

the Zealots (the Zealots (““freedom fightersfreedom fighters””), who opposed Roman rule. ), who opposed Roman rule.

Were these Zealots the instigators of this movement to take Were these Zealots the instigators of this movement to take

Jesus by force to make Him Jesus by force to make Him kingking? (Cf. the large crowds at ? (Cf. the large crowds at

the Feeding of 5,000++!)the Feeding of 5,000++!)

John 6:15John 6:15John 6:15John 6:15

the Feeding of 5,000++!)the Feeding of 5,000++!)

�� Was the danger that some of JesusWas the danger that some of Jesus’’ followers would join followers would join

them that caused Him to compel His disciples to get into the them that caused Him to compel His disciples to get into the

boat and sail at dusk?boat and sail at dusk?

�� Was this concern the reason why Jesus urgently sent the Was this concern the reason why Jesus urgently sent the

multitude away after the miracle, an unprecedented and multitude away after the miracle, an unprecedented and

unexplained sequel to this kind of event?unexplained sequel to this kind of event?

The Uniqueness of ChristThe Uniqueness of Christ’’s Kingdoms Kingdom

His kingdom His kingdom wouldwould not be established by human force not be established by human force

(Dan 2:44(Dan 2:44--45) 45) as the Zealots assumed, but by God when as the Zealots assumed, but by God when

He He ““pours out His Spirit on all flesh.pours out His Spirit on all flesh.”” Its citizens will be Its citizens will be

those who have been those who have been ““born from above.born from above.”” (John 3:3,5)(John 3:3,5)

His kingdom His kingdom wouldwould not be established by human force not be established by human force

(Dan 2:44(Dan 2:44--45) 45) as the Zealots assumed, but by God when as the Zealots assumed, but by God when

He He ““pours out His Spirit on all flesh.pours out His Spirit on all flesh.”” Its citizens will be Its citizens will be

those who have been those who have been ““born from above.born from above.”” (John 3:3,5)(John 3:3,5)

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As Jesus informed Pilate, As Jesus informed Pilate, ““My kingdom My kingdom is not is not fromfrom this this

worldworld”” (John 18:36), (John 18:36), i.e. it will not be established by human i.e. it will not be established by human

force. His kingdom will be much greater than relief from force. His kingdom will be much greater than relief from

Roman rule; it will fulfill the Abrahamic Covenant and Roman rule; it will fulfill the Abrahamic Covenant and

have worldhave world--wide and eternal impact.wide and eternal impact.

As Jesus informed Pilate, As Jesus informed Pilate, ““My kingdom My kingdom is not is not fromfrom this this

worldworld”” (John 18:36), (John 18:36), i.e. it will not be established by human i.e. it will not be established by human

force. His kingdom will be much greater than relief from force. His kingdom will be much greater than relief from

Roman rule; it will fulfill the Abrahamic Covenant and Roman rule; it will fulfill the Abrahamic Covenant and

have worldhave world--wide and eternal impact.wide and eternal impact.

NWNWNWNW

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BethsaidaBethsaidaJuliasJulias

BethsaidaBethsaidaJuliasJulias

Plain of GennesaretPlain of GennesaretPlain of GennesaretPlain of Gennesaret

““And when it was evening, the boat was in the midst And when it was evening, the boat was in the midst of the sea and He was alone on the landof the sea and He was alone on the land”” (Mark 6:47)(Mark 6:47)..““And when it was evening, the boat was in the midst And when it was evening, the boat was in the midst of the sea and He was alone on the landof the sea and He was alone on the land”” (Mark 6:47)(Mark 6:47)..

Replica of a 1Replica of a 1stst century boat discovered at Migdal (on the western century boat discovered at Migdal (on the western

shore of the Sea of Galilee) in 1986. (27shore of the Sea of Galilee) in 1986. (27’’ long x 7.5long x 7.5’’wide x 3.9wide x 3.9’’ deep)deep)

Replica of a 1Replica of a 1stst century boat discovered at Migdal (on the western century boat discovered at Migdal (on the western

shore of the Sea of Galilee) in 1986. (27shore of the Sea of Galilee) in 1986. (27’’ long x 7.5long x 7.5’’wide x 3.9wide x 3.9’’ deep)deep)

KursiKursiKursiKursi

DECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLISDECAPOLISEEEE

CapernaumCapernaumCapernaumCapernaum

BethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaida

12.5 miles12.5 miles12.5 miles12.5 miles

TETRARCHY OF PHILIPTETRARCHY OF PHILIPTETRARCHY OF PHILIPTETRARCHY OF PHILIP

4 miles4 miles4 miles4 miles

The Sea of Galilee lies 690 feet below sea levelThe Sea of Galilee lies 690 feet below sea level

MigdalMigdalMigdalMigdal

CapernaumCapernaumCapernaumCapernaum

TabghaTabghaTabghaTabgha

Valley of Valley of the Dovesthe DovesValley of Valley of the Dovesthe Doves

GALILEEGALILEEGALILEEGALILEE

TiberiuasTiberiuasTiberiuasTiberiuas

830830’’ descent descent to the laketo the lake

830830’’ descent descent to the laketo the lake

CapernaumCapernaum

BethsaidaBethsaida

TabghaTabgha

Mt. of BeatitudesMt. of Beatitudes

Golan HeightsGolan Heights

EE“But the boat was already many stadia away from land, battered by the waves for the wind was contrary.”

“But the boat was already many stadia away from land, battered by the waves for the wind was contrary.”

They had rowed until the fourth watch (3-6 a.m.)

They had rowed until the fourth watch (3-6 a.m.)

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Walking on the water, Jesus appears to His disciples in the boat and immediately they were at the land . .”

Walking on the water, Jesus appears to His disciples in the boat and immediately they were at the land . .”

MigdalMigdal

Value AddedValue Added

�� The historical The historical contextcontext of the event? of the event? Why then?Why then?

�� The The purposespurposes of the event? of the event? What?What?

�� The The locationlocation of the event? of the event? Why there? Why there?

�� The The resultsresults of the event? of the event? What was achieved?What was achieved?

What have you learned about . . .What have you learned about . . .What have you learned about . . .What have you learned about . . .

Jesus Feeds the Five Jesus Feeds the Five ThousandThousandJesus Feeds the Five Jesus Feeds the Five ThousandThousand

�� The The resultsresults of the event? of the event? What was achieved?What was achieved?

�� Applications? Applications? For His followersFor His followers’’

�� ResponsibilityResponsibility

�� RoleRole

�� Resources Resources

�� InvestmentInvestment

�� ParametersParameters

Location Location and and

Linkage!Linkage!

Location Location and and

Linkage!Linkage!

BethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaidaBethsaida CapernaumCapernaumCapernaumCapernaum

Questions1. When did this event occur in Jesus’ ministry? Why then?

2. How did this event relate to those that preceded/followed it?

3. Why did Jesus lead His disciples to the area of Bethsaida?

4. How did Jesus feed the multitude? Significance? Why Philip?

John 6:1John 6:1--2121John 6:1John 6:1--2121

5. Why did Jesus send His disciples away, late in the day?

6. Why did the people conclude that Jesus was “the Prophet’?

Meaning?

7. Who wanted to make Jesus king? Why? Where?

8. Where was the “land to which they were going”?

9. Was this the site of the next day’s event? Explain.

Previews?Previews?�� Did JesusDid Jesus‘‘ sudden appearance on the lake foreshadow His sudden appearance on the lake foreshadow His

future sudden appearing to take away His believers future sudden appearing to take away His believers ““to the to the

other sideother side”” when He returns?when He returns?

�� Did PeterDid Peter’’s bravery to walk on the water and then his s bravery to walk on the water and then his

sudden sinking foreshadow his statements of sudden sinking foreshadow his statements of ““I will go with I will go with

you to deathyou to death”” and his and his ““I never knew himI never knew him””??you to deathyou to death”” and his and his ““I never knew himI never knew him””??

�� Did the Did the ““immediately they were at the land to which they immediately they were at the land to which they

were goingwere going”” preview our instant arrival in heaven when preview our instant arrival in heaven when

Jesus returns for believers?Jesus returns for believers?

�� Did PeterDid Peter’’s, s, ““to whom shall we goto whom shall we go”” and Jesusand Jesus’’ prediction prediction

that Judas was that Judas was ““going to betray Himgoing to betray Him”” preview their preview their

relationships with Jesus a year later?relationships with Jesus a year later?