Sunday 28th July 2024
You are welcome to worship in person this Sunday at 10.15am.
Hand sanitizer and masks are available if you would like to use them.
We are also live streaming of our services. The service can be seen each Sunday morning commencing at 10.15am. Here is the link to our YouTube channel to access the live streaming:
John 6:1-15 / The Miracle of Multiplication: Faith Beyond Sight
The passage of John 6:1-15 recounts the miracle where Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves of bread and two fish. This event is particularly significant as it is the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels. It also stands out as the only instance where Jesus seeks advice before performing a miracle and the only one conducted before such a large crowd.
In this passage, Jesus was aware of the crowd’s hunger even before addressing His disciples. The test of faith for the disciples highlighted a greater issue than the physical lack of food—their lack of faith in Jesus’ provision.
Regarding the disciples’ responses, Philip assessed the situation logically, determining the impracticality of feeding such a large crowd. Andrew found a boy with a small lunch (five loaves and two fish) but doubted its adequacy to feed the multitude.
Jesus took the boy’s small offering and used it to feed the entire crowd, demonstrating His power to transform and multiply what is given to Him. This act underscores that no offering is too small for Jesus to use.
Beyond the physical feeding, the miracle symbolises Jesus as the “Bread of Life,” addressing deeper spiritual needs. This points to Jesus’ role in providing not just physical sustenance but also spiritual nourishment and fulfillment.
The story reinforces the belief that with Jesus, no mission is impossible. It emphasises Jesus’ ability to provide abundantly for both spiritual and physical needs. The narrative underlines the importance of faith and trust in Jesus’ capacity to meet all needs. IL-WOONG.
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Connect with people in Jesus;
Build each other up in faith; and to
Become Like Jesus.