Book Of John - Chapter 6 - Part A Bible Study

Day 6 - Chapter 6 Part A

Highlights/Understanding	Chapter 6 – NASB Translation
JESUS performed many healing miracles. Coronavirus is nothing before HIS mighty power.	6 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the [a]signs which He was performing on those who were sick
JESUS Knows our needs. Jesus is concerned about the people’s need. They did not ask. He knows.	3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat down with His disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near. 5 Therefore Jesus, lifting 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?”
Test: Jesus was using this instance as a teachable moment for HIS disciples. Let us allow our LORD Jesus to teach us in our critical points of our life.	5 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?” 6 This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.
Need is Big but the provision is less – What a good set up for us to witness the Magnificence of GOD’s hand on HIS people	5 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?” 6 This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do. 7 Philip answered Him, “Two hundred [b]denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for everyone to receive a little.”
Now let’s talk about the Lad. ·      Can we be like that Lad? There is no place to buy food. He is a kid and I am sure he didn’t carry money. He is a smart kid; he was very thoughtful enough to carry food for his journey. But He is giving it up just because Jesus asked. ·      Is it possible for us to be that generous to give up what we have stored for us to bless multitudes? ·      What if he had refused? But I think, He came forward to help else Andrew wouldn’t have known. I believe the Lad was also equally worried about the people being hungry just like Christ coz I believe He is inspired by the Holy spirit. ·      Do we know the Lad’s name? No.  But We still talk about what the LORD did with his lunch. Didn’t John the Baptist say John 3:30 30 He must increase, but I must decrease.	8 One 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, but what are these for so many people?”
Orderliness – HE is not GOD of Chaos. He created the universe with certain Rhythm. We can spend hours on the scientific facts of symmetry and regular intervals etc. that keeps the Universe intact. I don’t believe a big bang can do that. Jesus is preparing the crowd even before the food is available. Let them sit down to receive the food in order with no chaos.	10 Jesus said, “Have the people [c]sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men [d]sat down, in number about five thousand.
Jesus Thank the heaven for what is in hand and for what is about to be received.	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. 12 When they were filled, He *said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost.” 13 So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten. 14 Therefore when the people saw the [e]sign which He had performed, they said, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.”
Jesus does not waste food i.e. the Blessings. Don’t be a hoarder, Be Generous – Remember the lad. Don’t be extravagant and thoughtless – Help but be careful with your spending. Ask GOD for direction. HE will teach you.	12 When they were filled, He *said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost.” 13 So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.
Jesus remembered and glorified for HIS miracle. – Man in dire need will (well mostly) not forget the blessing he received.	14 Therefore when the people saw the [e]sign which He had performed, they said, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.”