Matthew 14 13 21 Feeding of the Multitude

Matthew 14: 13 -21 Feeding of the Multitude

I. V 13 – The Withdrawal of the King A. Chapter 11 – Jesus denounces Galilean Cities B. Chapter 12 – Jesus denounces Scribes and Pharisees C. Chapter 13 – Jesus begins to Teach in Parables D. Chapter 14 – Begins with Death of John the Baptist II. Jesus Still has Dealings with the Crowds A. Teaches Those who are Interested B. Feeds them Spiritually AND Physically III. A Great Miracle A. Jesus withdraws to be alone with disciples

IV. Follows another “banquet” A. First Party 1. King in a Palace with friends 2. For Important/Powerful People of the World 3. For Herod on his birthday 4. Drunken Orgy 5. Immoral/Salacious 6. Ends in foolish vow and murder B. Second Party 1. Humble Galilean Preacher in Wilderness 2. For all who would come 3. Focus not on Self but others 4. Pleasant Country Meal 5. Meal followed by Edifying Teaching 6. Ends in all being satisfied Jesus is the ONLY one who really cares for you and the world! I Peter 5: 7

V. We Do Not have Enough! A. John 6: 5 -9 ( A Fuller Recounting) B. John 15: 5 C. When Placed in the Lord’s Hand! 1. Moses 2. David 3. Paul VI. The All-Sufficiency of Jesus Christ A. An Agrarian Society B. Where the Miracle Takes Place 1. Mark 6: 41– “Gave thanks and broke” aorist tense 2. Mark 6: 41– “Gave to the Disciples – Imperfect C. A Problem with Miracles?

VII. We live in a Hungry and Dissatisfied World A. “You Give Them Something to Eat!” 1. Luke 11: 5 -6