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Feeding 5000 & Walking on Water John 6:1-24

Feeding 5000 & Walking on Water John 6:1-24. New Life Bible Fellowship Dr. Kermit Ecklebarger February 10, 2013 www.newlifetucson.com/connection/. A. Feeding of the 5,000 6:1-15. 1. The performing of the miracle 6:1-13

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Feeding 5000 & Walking on Water John 6:1-24

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  1. Feeding 5000 & Walking on WaterJohn 6:1-24 New Life Bible Fellowship Dr. Kermit Ecklebarger February 10, 2013 www.newlifetucson.com/connection/

  2. A. Feeding of the 5,000 6:1-15 1. The performing of the miracle 6:1-13 • a. The setting: Large crowd follows Jesus to far shore of Sea of Galilee 6:1-4 • ~~attracted by Jesus’ healing miracles 6:2 • ~~Jewish Passover near 6:4

  3. Mt. Arbel

  4. North shore, Sea of Galilee

  5. b. Jesus’ threefold purpose: 6:5-6 • ~~Individualized lessons for disciples – teaching moment • ~~Feeding the crowd – Jesus compassion • ~~Fulfilling prophecy – Mana like Moses

  6. c. Jesus’ lessons for people involved 6:7-13 PEOPLEPROBLEMSOLUTIONLESSON • Philip Practical Put on spot Deficiency Pessimism into “It can’t be done” Sufficiency • Andrew Weak Faith Encouraged Small faith “It can be done, by Rewarded well, maybe.” Miracle • Crowd Popularity Jesus not 1. Too many --Miracle normal real 2. Want to --Withdrew leader make him King Life on a Plan d. Insight from miracle: Jesus Master of Quantity

  7. 2. The effect of miracle on people: Coronation Plot6:14-15 • ~~Identify Jesus as coming Prophet • ~~Want to make him King by force • a. Detected by Jesus 6:15a • b. Avoided by Jesus 6:15b “He withdrew again into the hills by himself.”

  8. 1) Jesus refuses short cut to throne • LESSON: Jesus is running his life on a plan • 2) Disciples were greatly disappointed • ~~Jesus had to force disciples to get into the boat Mark 6:45-46 and Matthew 14:22-23 • 3) Spiritual lesson: “God’s will is not always what we anticipate.”

  9. B. Walking on the Water 6:16-24 1. Contextual connection: • ~~John’s perspective – How Jesus got to Capernaum 6:24-25 ~~Matthew’s perspective – Reassurance of Jesus’ Deity • “Truly you are the Son of God.”Matt 14:32

  10. 2. Historical connection for Jesus: • ~~Jesus’ refusal to become king necessitated reassurance of the disciples by the walking on watermiracle

  11. 3. Performance of miracle 6:16-21 • a. Departure: 6:17 • b. Destination: Capernaum 6:17 • c. Details: 6:17-19 • Dark • Without Jesus • Strong Wind • Rough Seas • Rowed 3-4 Miles

  12. d. Frightening Disturbance:Jesus Walking on Water e. Dispelling of fear: “It is I (lit. = ‘I am’); don’t be afraid.” f. Disembarking: “Immediately the boat reached the shore.” g. Departure of crowds for Capernaum: Next Day 6:22-24

  13. 4. Insight from miracle: • Jesus Master of Nature

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