Jesus Feeds Four Thousand
- This passage is making a reference to God feeding the Israelites in the Desert.
- God is provider
- God is aware of our needs and
- God will provide for us
- This is a second story of feeding a huge crowd.
- The first was in Jewish territory
- This is in the north in Gentile territory.
- Soon now he will know that he has head to Jerusalem
- To suffer and die.
- Both the feedings convey the God has made provision for humanity
- To save it and feed it
- First the Jews, by feeding them in their territory
- The gentiles also will be saved,
- by the symbolism of 4000 representing the 4 corners of the world.
- The Feeding again is unique
- It is the pre-presentation of the Covenant Sacrifice at the Last Supper.
- i.e. the Eucharist
- To be part of God’s people then we should thirst and hunger for Jesus Body and blood
- Else there is no entry to his presence.
