John 6:1-21
AIM: God's miraclous grace is abundant, mankinds apathy is abhorant
A) Jesus heals the sick then feeds 5,000 from 5 loaves, 2 fish with 12 leftover baskets
(1-2) Jesus, far shore Sea of Galilee (72 times, Tiberias just here), crowd followed signs, healing sick
(3-4) Jesus mountainside, sat disciples Jewish Passover Festival near
(5-6) Jesus saw crowd, tested Philip “where can we buy bread” – knowing his plan
(7) Philp “1/2 year’s wages for single bite
(8-9) Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother “Here boy, 5 barley loaves 2 small fish, but how far?”
(10-11) Jesus: “people sit down”, took loaves/fish gave thanks, distributed as much as they wanted
(12) All enough to eat, Jesus commands gather left over/nothing wasted
(13) filled 12 baskets with pieces of 5 barley loaves
Application: Jesus Feeds 5,000+ and Promise we will do more. How am I recognizing God's healing by the nature of my body? How much "Left over" does God want me to recognize and use for his glory?
B) People see Jesus as Prophet and try to force him to be king
(14) After, “sign” people said he’s THE Prophet (John 1:21,25;7:40)
(15) Jesus knowing they intended make him king by force withdrew to mountains by himself
Application: What's my motivation for following Christ? What evidence in my life shows God is with me and not retreating from me?
C) Jesus sends disciples to Capernaum and walks on water
(16-17) evening came disciples set across lake for Capernaum
(18-19) strong wind, rough water rowed 4 miles saw Jesus walk water frightened
(20-21) Jesus "don't be afraid", then willing to take him in - immediately boat reached shore
Application: Where am I seeing Jesus show up in "imposible places"
“sea of Chinneroth This inland sea, or rather lake, which drives its several names, the Lake of Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Lake of Gennesaret, from the territory which forms its western and south-western border, is computed to be between seventeen and eighteen mile in length, and from five to six in breadth. The waters of this lake, which are sweet and agreeable, lie in a deep basin, surrounded with lofty hills, except at the north and south, where it is a plain country or level. There is a current through the whole lake even to the shore; and the Jordan through it is discernible by the smoothness of the surface in that part. Its appearance from the north- western extremity is said by Mr. Buckingham to be exceedingly grand; but the barren aspect of the mountains on each side, and the total absence of wood, give a cast of dullness to the picture.” - http://biblehub.com/joshua/12-3.htm
http://biblehub.com/john/6-1.htm
Praying over food
AIM: God's miraclous grace is abundant, mankinds apathy is abhorant
A) Jesus heals the sick then feeds 5,000 from 5 loaves, 2 fish with 12 leftover baskets
(1-2) Jesus, far shore Sea of Galilee (72 times, Tiberias just here), crowd followed signs, healing sick
(3-4) Jesus mountainside, sat disciples Jewish Passover Festival near
(5-6) Jesus saw crowd, tested Philip “where can we buy bread” – knowing his plan
(7) Philp “1/2 year’s wages for single bite
(8-9) Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother “Here boy, 5 barley loaves 2 small fish, but how far?”
(10-11) Jesus: “people sit down”, took loaves/fish gave thanks, distributed as much as they wanted
- Giving thanks magnify's God (Psalm 69:30)
- "Come Lord Jesus be our guest, bless this food prepared for us Amen" Psalm 50:14 "Pay your vows to the Most High"
(12) All enough to eat, Jesus commands gather left over/nothing wasted
(13) filled 12 baskets with pieces of 5 barley loaves
Application: Jesus Feeds 5,000+ and Promise we will do more. How am I recognizing God's healing by the nature of my body? How much "Left over" does God want me to recognize and use for his glory?
B) People see Jesus as Prophet and try to force him to be king
(14) After, “sign” people said he’s THE Prophet (John 1:21,25;7:40)
(15) Jesus knowing they intended make him king by force withdrew to mountains by himself
Application: What's my motivation for following Christ? What evidence in my life shows God is with me and not retreating from me?
C) Jesus sends disciples to Capernaum and walks on water
(16-17) evening came disciples set across lake for Capernaum
(18-19) strong wind, rough water rowed 4 miles saw Jesus walk water frightened
(20-21) Jesus "don't be afraid", then willing to take him in - immediately boat reached shore
Application: Where am I seeing Jesus show up in "imposible places"
“sea of Chinneroth This inland sea, or rather lake, which drives its several names, the Lake of Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Lake of Gennesaret, from the territory which forms its western and south-western border, is computed to be between seventeen and eighteen mile in length, and from five to six in breadth. The waters of this lake, which are sweet and agreeable, lie in a deep basin, surrounded with lofty hills, except at the north and south, where it is a plain country or level. There is a current through the whole lake even to the shore; and the Jordan through it is discernible by the smoothness of the surface in that part. Its appearance from the north- western extremity is said by Mr. Buckingham to be exceedingly grand; but the barren aspect of the mountains on each side, and the total absence of wood, give a cast of dullness to the picture.” - http://biblehub.com/joshua/12-3.htm
http://biblehub.com/john/6-1.htm
Praying over food