Mark 6:30-44 - Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

Here we have a miracle story that practically everyone who knows anything about the life of Jesus is familiar with--the feeding of the five thousand. This is the only miracle recorded in all four gospels. It must have had deep significance for the apostles and especially for Mark who, surprisingly, gives the most details. In this section we encounter a story rich in symbolism, with allusions to the Old Testament and also pictures pointing forward to the Messianic age. We also see the disciples receive a lesson in faith. Whether or not they actually get it is another story.

There is much more to this story than meets the eye and Jesus reveals much about himself and his mission for those who have the discernment to see it. What I tried to do in this sermon was to point those things out. The sermon is linked below and it is well worth your time. I hope you will listen to it.

Among other things I point out how Jesus is the new Moses, how Jesus is an answer to Moses' prayer, how Joshua was a type of Jesus, how the miracle points to the Messianic kingdom, and how Jesus meets all his people's needs.


Click here: Mark 6:30-44 - Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand


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