What we Learn about Jesus in the Gospels 1. We learn about His Life 2. We learn about His Purpose 3. We learn about His Ministry 4. We learn about His Miracles -they supported the reality that Jesus was the Messiah -they brought many followers

The Feeding of the 5000 I. Philip – Human Logic v Jesus expresses His desire 2. Jesus was using this circumstance to “test” Philip Q --- What does Philip turn to in this difficult circumstance? -Human Logic

--- “There is a lad here which has five barley loaves and two small fish” The Feeding of the 5000 II. Andrew – Human Hopelessness v. 8-9a -Andrew had a plan -Andrew’s plan didn’t work --- “but what are they among so many?” v. 9b

The Feeding of the 5000 III. The Little Boy – Human Willingness -Willingness is not understanding... high emotion -Willingness is a simple attitude of faith and belief in the midst of circumstances that you may not understand and you may not feel so good about

The Feeding of the 5000 IV. Jesus – God’s Miraculous Power v When God is active in your life, the possibilities are endless 2. When God is active in your life, others reap the benefit