Sea of Gailee (also called Sea of Tiberias). Locate is on a Bible map. Vs. 2 – Notice the Gospel writer tells us WHY so many folks followed Jesus…because of His miracles. Let’s ask ourselves – just why do I follow Jesus? Is it based too much on what I want Him to do for me? Maybe? Vs. 4 – Passover. Recall the historic setting for this Jewish feast (Exodus 12). Vs. 5-15 – Feeding of the 5,000 (actually, that figure is for the men alone, so you need to add a whole lot more folks to that figure). Think about this: why did Jesus perform so many miracles during the time He was living on the earth in human form? Vs. 15 – Folks wanted to make Him King! Remember the hymn: King of My Life I Crown Thee Now. Vs. 16 – Try to visualize this scene in your mind just now. Ever been in big trouble? Have you heard Jesus say to you, “Don’t be afraid! I am here!” Whatever trouble or difficulty we are having now, let us listen for those words of Jesus and make them personal – Don’t be afraid. I am here!
Donald E. Pardun
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