Christ shows us how to live out of fellowship with God and move in compassion for others.
I. Jesus rejected @ Nazareth v.1-6
- marveled at unbelief
- man marvels at miracles, Jesus marvels at unbelief
II. Jesus sends out Apostles v.7-13
- gave authority
- instructions - take nothing, rely on hospitality
- cast out demons, anoint oil, - James 5.
III. Herod kills John the Baptist v.15-29
- Herod - superstitious, John had been raised
- feared John, but feared his dinner guests.
IV. Christ feeds 5,000 v.30-44
- context - disciples have returned from busy ministry
- Jesus suggests rest
- then has compassion and gives
- encourages disciples to give - "You give them something to eat."
- Jesus models generous, selfless service
- Ready to love.
V. Jesus walks on water v.45-52
- sends disciples
- Jesus dismissed crowd
- goes up to pray
- "Energizer Jesus"
- painful headway vs. Jesus' glide
- In Christ is an unlimited supply - Christ is the source of life.
- Hardened - don't know who this is - the Ego Eimi - I am.
VI. Heal in Gennesaret v.53-56
Truth - Christ has compassion
App - Fellowship with God, Believe in Him, Minister through him.
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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®)
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