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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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GAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITISGAULANITIS
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
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
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
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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)
106106
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
106106106106
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?
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