This is another example (in the Gospel of John) of Jesus working a miracle, then following that great deed with a sermon! Some commentators call this great message “Jesus’ Bread Sermon.”

There are two Old Testament Texts serving as background for Jesus feeding the 5,000 men. First, the Exodus 16 account of the miracle of the “manna.” (Jesus IS that Bread from Heaven.) Second, the feeding of Elisha feeding a hundred men with very little food, 2 Kings 4:42-44. (However, Jesus’ miracle far supersedes Elisha’s miracle. A greater than Elisha is here!)

Look … in John chapter 4 we were told that Jesus is Living Water! Now in John 6 we are told that Jesus is also Living Bread! The two necessities of life!

Here in John 6 Jesus “creates” food! (From five little loaves and two fishes!) Back in John chapter 2 Jesus “created” wine (from water)! His only two “creation” miracles … wine and bread … symbolic of His Blood and His Body! (Think of the Lord’s Supper here!)

Yes, occasionally in our video Bible Studies I forget (or lack the time) to share further little bits of Truth. One more thought today …

Jesus starts John 6 with lots of “followers.” By chapter’s end, not so many! The crowds could not handle the Truth about our Lord. Look at the chapter’s final conclusion, Peter’s words … “We believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.” Verse 69, to which I add AMEN!

Folks, keep studying the Word with us!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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