practical, miracle or relational? john 6:1-15 & 25-59 shaping encounters
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Practical, Miracle or Relational?
John 6:1-15 & 25-59Shaping Encounters
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John’s Feeding of the 5000
• Jesus’ initiative and agenda– v6 He knew what He would do– v11 Jesus distributes the food
(synoptics = disciples)
• Emphasis on feasting and relational aspect– v4 Backdrop of the Passover – v3, 10, 11 Sitting and eating together
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Passover Backdrop
• SACRIFICE for salvation (lamb & firstborn)
• REDEMPTION from slavery
• MEAL / FEAST of celebration and worship
• Future and final (eschatological) DELIVERANCE– Isaiah 25:6-9
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Passover Backdrop
During the preparation for the Passover:
• Deuteronomy 16:4 – get rid of all yeast!
LACK OF BREAD
Jesus is the bread
• Exodus 12:3-6 – set aside a lamb for four days, looking for blemishes
INSPECTION OF THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB
Jesus is the sacrificial lamb
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Jesus’ Inspection v25-40
• v25-29 Looking for Jesus to meet their practical needs– food– revolution
• v30-40 Looking for Jesus to do a spectacular miracle– “heavenly” bread, not “earthly” bread
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Jesus’ Offering v41-59
Jesus’ death offers us:
• SALVATION from the penalty for sin
• REDEMPTION from slavery to Satan
• FEASTING in life and relationship with Him
• For ETERNITY