John 6:1 After these things, Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.
Chapter six of the book of John is both interesting, and relevant to the title of the Bible study: Forward ever backward never because it makes note of the basic needs of humanity, of which we spoke earlier. Food and drink and issues pertaining to healthcare were top of their agenda, as multitudes thronged or sought out Christ as The One who could provide for their basic needs.
Again, in and era when millions of people might lose their healthcare benefits, because of sticker shock on their premiums, someone who can heal all types of diseases, including type one and two diabetes, is Someone who will be much sought after. Thus, as the news spread like wildfire, as the CNN’s and Fox news back then, trumpeted the breaking news, it almost triggered a stampede, for we can all understand why such a Person would be in very high demand.
In an age where millions of people are panicking over Snap benefits, where food banks are running low on resources, and where long lines can be seen at food distribution centers, someone who could, at His word, provide baskets full of groceries for free, is someone who will be much sought after…. John 6:14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, this is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
John 6:10 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So, the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!