1. The King Provides Mark 6v30-44

2. 1.) Jesus and the Crowds (v30-34) Jesus had compassion on them, because they were like sheep with a shepherd

3. 1.) Jesus and the Crowds (v30-34) Jesus began teaching teaching them many things

4. He cares for your needs, so come and listen to him! Share Christ’s compassion for them

5. 2.) Jesus and the disciples (v35-40) - Responsibility for the crowds - Participation in their master’s work Send the people away so they can buy themselves something to eat You give them something to eat

6. Not my business Too difficult I have a part to play Nothing is impossible for Jesus

7. 3.) Jesus and God (v41-44) They all ate and were satisfied This was a MIRACLE! A miracle that teaches who Jesus is…

9. Jesus is that great King, predicted in the Old Testament, who will come to be the Shepherd of God’s flock rescuing them, tending to their needs, guiding them, and leading them to their eternal home…..

10. ‘Surely this the prophet who is to come into the world?’ Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself. John 6v14-15 ‘Surely this the prophet who is to come into the world?’ Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself. John 6v14-15 ‘…for they had not understood about the loaves.’Mark 6v52

11. What do you make of Jesus? The Shepherd King come to rescue YOU, and supply all you need as you journey toward heaven? Gratitude Trust Willingness to follow Gratitude Trust Willingness to follow