Was listening to a Orthodox podcast and they pointed out an obvious note I hadn't thought of, but this and the resurrection are the only miracles of Jesus reported in all 4 gospels.
Why?
Because a running motif throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Exodus to the Gospels is this: God feeds His people.
I noticed when I was gathering it for the article that it appeared four times. But only John, who often mentions things the others don't, mention the people coming after him because they wanted more food.
And it's a stark contrast to the pagan gods of the other nations. Those gods you had to feed, but the Lord of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the One who provides food to you.
Excellent points! I had heard the suggestion of the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 being a sort of spontaneous showing of good will but had heard it from a Jesus Seminar sort of corner and ignored it as bad Theology. Thanks for examining this more thoroughly. It brought to mind the manna in the desert as well.
Was listening to a Orthodox podcast and they pointed out an obvious note I hadn't thought of, but this and the resurrection are the only miracles of Jesus reported in all 4 gospels.
Why?
Because a running motif throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Exodus to the Gospels is this: God feeds His people.
Interesting!
I noticed when I was gathering it for the article that it appeared four times. But only John, who often mentions things the others don't, mention the people coming after him because they wanted more food.
And it's a stark contrast to the pagan gods of the other nations. Those gods you had to feed, but the Lord of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the One who provides food to you.
Beautiful point.
Excellent points! I had heard the suggestion of the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 being a sort of spontaneous showing of good will but had heard it from a Jesus Seminar sort of corner and ignored it as bad Theology. Thanks for examining this more thoroughly. It brought to mind the manna in the desert as well.
You are most welcome!