16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking…
After Jesus miraculously feeds the 5,000, the crowds begin to say that Jesus is the Great Prophet who has come into the world. But they wanted that to mean something that it did not mean. They are interested in the liberation and flourishing of Israel. Jesus is after the liberation and flourishing of the whole world. So, we begin to…
“Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted. And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, ‘Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost.’” John 6:11-12 The distribution of the food doesn’t end until everyone…
Jesus is withdrawing to the other side of the Sea, and a large crowd is following him. Why? Because he’s a great preacher? No. Because he’s healing the sick. Now, it’s not wrong to want healing. But it is worth observing that crowds are presented as those generally interested in what Jesus can do for them, not generally interested in…
27 And he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man. 28 Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to…