• Devotions

    Feeding Of The Five Thousand: Part Two

    Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life.  Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never go thirsty.  John 6:35 Read Mark 6: 49-52 below. 49 And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; 50 for they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, u “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” 51 Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure and marveled. 52 For they had not understood…

  • Devotions

    Feeding The Five Thousand: Part One

     Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life.  Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never go thirsty.  John 6:35 Today read John chapter 6 verses 1-9.  Why were the crowds following Jesus?  Can you imagine hearing about a man like Jesus in today’s world?  What request would you make of Him?  Reread verse 4.  What time of year did this occur? This miracle happens during the Passover festival in the springtime.  The Passover was celebrated in remembrance of God delivering the Hebrew people (the Israelites) from Egypt where they were slaves.  The Passover celebrates God as their deliverer.  This was a…