Understanding Jesus
John 6:1-21
In chapter 5 we saw that Jesus’ critics did not receive Him because they did not understand who He was. They were not the only ones. The crowds that followed Jesus and even His own disciples did not yet understand Him.
Compassion
Eyes to see the need
Heart to empathize
Will to act
Ability
Orchestrate the situation
Utilize resources at hand
Do beyond what is physically possible
Abundance
Eaten their fill – nothing may be lost
12 baskets – 12 disciples: each had tangible proof
12 disciples – 12 tribes of Israel: represent God’s people
Identity (Three anointed offices in Old Testament)
Prophet (Deuteronomy 8:15, 18)
King (18:36 “My kingdom is not of this world.”)
Priest (5:34 “I say these things so that you may be saved.”)
Lordship
Command nature
Alleviate fear
Elicit joy
