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Passing The Test
Lessons from the Feeding of the 5,000John 6:1-14
Uniqueness of the Story
B.F.S.Biblical Familiaritis Syndrome
Matthew 14:13-21 Mark 6:33-44 Luke 9:12-17 John 6:1-14
Background of the Story
Heard about the death
of John the Baptist and
withdrew in a boat to a
secluded place (vs. 13)
Was evening (vs. 15)
Sent His disciples out for
ministry and when they
returned, Invited them to
come with Him to a
secluded place (vs. 31)
There was green grass all
around (vs. 39)
Went to a secluded place
in a town called Bethsaida
(vs. 10)
Matthew 14:13-21 Mark 6:33-44 Luke 9:12-17 John 6:1-14
Was quite late (vs. 35) The people were with Jesus
the entire day and the day
was ending (vs. 12)
Went to the
other side of the
Sea of Galilee,
up on a
mountain
(vs. 1,3)
The Passover
was near (April)
(vs. 4)
Healed their sick
(vs. 14)
Taught them many things
(vs. 34)
Teaching and healing
(vs. 11)
The people heard and
followed (vs. 13)
The people recognized
them and followed (vs.33)
The crowds followed Him
(vs.11)
A large crowd
followed Him
(vs.2)
Passing The Test | John 6:1-31After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2A large
crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat down with His disciples. 4Now the Passover,
the feast of the Jews, was near.
After these things
Matthew 14:13-21
Sermon on the Mount (Ch. 5-7)
Jesus Cleanses a Leper (8:2)
Centurions Servant (8:13)
Peter’s Mother In Law (8:15)
Demons Cast Out (8:32)
Paralytic Healed (9:6)
Miracles of Healing (9:18)
Teaching on Discipleship
Teaching in Parables
Mark 6:33-44
Teaches in Galilee (1:14)
Crowds Healed (1:29)
Healing on Sabbath (3:1)
Jesus Calms the Storm (4:39)
Woman who was Bleeding (5:36)
Teaches in Nazareth (6:6)
Disciples Sent Out (6:1-12)
Luke 9:12-17
“Many” are healed (4:38)
The Beatitudes (6:20)
Miracles of Healing (8:40)
John 6:1-14
Nobleman's Son (4:46)
Healing at Bethesda (5:1)
Teaching on Equality with God (5:18)
Passing The Test | John 6:55 Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to
Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?”
Why Philip?
For some were supposing, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus was saying to him,
"Buy the things we have need of for the feast”. – John 13:29
Now he said this, not because he was concerned about the poor, but because he was a thief,
and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it. - John 12:6
Question 1
Where are we to buy bread, so
that these may eat?”
Question 1
Where are we to buy bread, so
that these may eat?”
Passing The Test | John 6:66 This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.This He was saying to test him
Does God Test Us?
“Yet he knows the way I take; when he has tested me, I will come out like gold.” –Job 23:10
“Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to
humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep
his commands.” – Deut 8:2
“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:3
“The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love him with all your heart and
with all your soul.” – Deut. 13:3
Timeless Truth
God’s Tests Are Always Purposeful
in order to know
to find out whether
I will come out
produces
“In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Christ Jesus.” 1 Peter 1:6-7
- So that - Testing comes with an intended purpose. The Lord knows exactly what he
desires to get out of that time of testing [genuineness of our faith]
for a little while if necessaryvarious so that
Timeless Truth
God’s Tests Are Always Purposeful
Passing The Test
- For a little while - Testing is for a time that the Lord has appointed. He knows how
much time is needed for His goals to be accomplished
- If Necessary - The sovereign will of God governs all the distresses that happen to us.
He knows if and when we need them
- Various- testing takes different forms for each of us. Various- manifold- it looks
different for each one of us as the Lord sees fit
Our Tests Often Lead to Our Testimonies
Passing The Test | John 6:66 This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.He Himself knew what He was intending to do
Timeless Truth
Our God Is Always In Control
“In the year of King Uzziah's death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted,
with the train of His robe filling the temple.” Is. 6:1
“I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days took His seat…” Dan 7:9
“We have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the
Majesty in the heavens”- Heb 8:1
“Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was standing in heaven, and One
sitting on the throne”.- Rev. 4:2
“Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat upon it” – Rev. 20:11
Passing The Test | John 6:6-76 This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.7 Philip answered Him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for
everyone to receive a little.”
Why Philip?
Went to a secluded place
in a town called Bethsaida
(vs. 10)
Luke 9:12-17
John 1:444 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the
town of Bethsaida.
Question 1
Where are we to buy bread, so
that these may eat?”
Question 1
Where are we to buy bread, so
that these may eat?”
Passing The Test | John 6:8-98One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, 9 “There is a lad here who has
five barley loaves and two fish
John 1:444 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the
town of Bethsaida.
BUT what are these for so many people?”
Question 1
Where are we to buy bread, so
that these may eat?”
Question 1
Where are we to buy bread, so
that these may eat?”
Passing The Test | John 6:10-1210 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat
down, in number about five thousand.
11 Jesus then took the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated;
likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted. 12When they were filled, He said to His disciples,
“Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost.”
as much as they wanted
Timeless Truth
Surrender To God Leads to Satisfaction From God
“They all ate and were satisfied” (Matthew 14:20)
“They all ate and were satisfied” (Mark 6:42)
“They all ate and were satisfied” (Luke 9:17)
Passing The Test | Eph. 3:20“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us” –Eph. 3:20
Timeless Truth
Surrender To God Leads to Satisfaction From God
Now to Him who is able
Now to Him who is able to do
Now to Him who is able to do far more
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think
Passing The Test | The Results
Philip
Andrew
Young Lad
God Can Do A lot With a Surrendered Heart
Passing The Test | Future StudyVerse 12- “When they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost.”
- God Gets His People Involved In Ministry
- Jarius’ Daughter (Mark 5:21-43)
- Lazarus (John 11)
- Nothing is Wasted with God
- Not His Words (Is. 55:11)
- Not our trials (Psalm 56:8)
Passing The Test
Timeless Truth
God’s Tests Are Always Purposeful
Timeless Truth
Our God Is Always In Control
Timeless Truth
Surrender To God Leads to Satisfaction From God