The Feeding of the 5,000

Exposition

I. The Context (vv. 30-32)
A. To Escape the Pressures of Their Lives
B. To Express The Purposes of Christ's Love
C. To Enjoy The Presence of Their Lord

II. The Compassion of The Lord (vv. 33-34)
A. The Interruption to Their Retreat
B. The Reaction of The Lord
C. The Reason for His Compassion
(Doctrine: Shepherding)
D. The Instruction that He Gave

III. The Confusion of the Disciples (35-41)

IV. The Comfort Provided by God (42-44)

Uses

1. We need to be sensitive to the needs around us.
2. God sometimes calls us to do what may seem impossible.
3. When God guides, He provides.
4. God can do much with very little.
5. Those who do not know, or have not come to God, need to understand that He alone provides the bread that gives eternal life.