READING Matthew 9-10, Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9:1-17,John 6

ESSENTIAL What are the purposes of Matthew 9-10, Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9:1-17,
and John 6?
QUESTION
RECALL NOTES
Matthew 9-10 - Jesus heals a paralyzed man and forgives his sins.
- He performs more miracles with all the showing power over
illness and death.
- Jesus selects and empowers twelve disciples, to send them to
preach, heal, and cast out demons.
- He warns them of challenges ahead but supports trust in God
and perseverance.
- Jesus emphasizes the importance of their mission and advises
them to rely on divine providence.

Matthew 14 - Jesus miraculously feeds 5,000 people with only five loaves of
bread and two fish.
- Jesus walks on water, and Peter briefly walks on water too
before doubting and beginning to sink, prompting Jesus to
rescue him.
- Jesus heals numerous people in the region of Gennesaret,
demonstrating his power and compassion.

Mark 6 - Jesus miraculously provides food for a large crowd with just five
loaves and two fish.
- Jesus walks on water, showing mastery over the elements, and
rescues Peter who briefly walks on water but begins to sink due
to doubt.
- Jesus heals numerous people in Gennesaret, demonstrating his
compassion and divine authority over illness.

Luke 9:1-17 - Jesus gives his twelve disciples power and authority over
demons and diseases, sending them out to proclaim the
kingdom of God and heal the sick.
- They travel from village to village, preaching the gospel and
healing everywhere.
- When they return, Jesus takes them to a lonely place, where he
miraculously feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two
fish.
- After everyone eats and is satisfied, they collect twelve baskets
of leftovers, illustrating the abundance of God's provision.

John 6 - Jesus miraculously feeds a multitude with five loaves and two
fish, demonstrating his power and compassion.
- Jesus walks on water, revealing his mastery over the natural
elements, and calms a storm that arises while his disciples
cross the Sea of Galilee.
- Jesus teaches about himself as the "bread of life," revealing the
importance of spiritual nourishment, and belief in him for eternal
life.
- Many disciples struggle with Jesus's teachings, leading some to
leave him. Jesus challenges the twelve disciples, asking if they
also want to leave.
 The passages in the Gospels work together to show Jesus as a caring
healer, instructor, and provider, inviting people to join him and be part of
God's kingdom. They show Jesus' power over illness, wrongdoing, and
mortality, as well as his control over natural phenomena with wonders
such as walking on water and calming storms. Furthermore, they
SUMMARY highlight the significance of mentoring and sharing the kingdom's
message, as demonstrated in the enabling and sending out of the
disciples. In my opinion, I think these passages demonstrate Jesus'
identity as the Son of God through teachings, healings, and miraculous
provisions, prompting belief and discipleship from those who witness
his ministry.