diff --git a/content/bible_journal/john/6:1-15.md b/content/bible_journal/john/6:1-15.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bb6732c --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/john/6:1-15.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ ++++ +title = "John 6:1–15" +date = "2026-02-28" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/John6.1-15) + +The feeding of the five thousand is interesting because it appears in all four gospels. +Take care to not confuse it with the feeding of the four thousand, which happens a bit later, but only recorded by Matthew and Mark. +John makes it sound like the miracle happens as soon as the crowd catches up to Jesus, but the other accounts say there was a time of teaching beforehand. +Considering the logistics of passing out food to thousands of people, I would not be too surprised to learn that both happened at once. + +John is also the only writer to record the crowd's reaction to being fed so well. +"This is indeed the Prophet who has come into the world!" they said. (_v. 14_) +They are referring to the "prophet like Moses" foretold in [Deuteronomy 18:15–18](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Deuteronomy18.15-18). +In that this prophet would also be the foretold Messiah, they were correct, but they were going to try to make Him the Messiah they thought He should be right then. +Even though Jesus will establish His kingdom over the earth eventually, that was not the correct day to do it. +More work needed to be done in the hearts of the people so that all of God's purposes could be fulfilled. + +TODO + +* * * + +We thank you for Your provisions each day, and we look forward to Your promises being fulfilled.