4,000 Fed
Series: The Gospel Can't Be Contained
August 29, 2021
Frank Foreman
What does it truly mean to "love like Jesus loved"? A standard response could focus on his willingness to sacrifice Himself on the cross for our sins. Selfless sacrifice seems to be consistent with loving like Jesus. ---------- Of course it goes beyond that. It also involves being willing to show compassion to those who don't deserve it or express affection for lost and hurting people. It can even mean feeding hungry people with whatever resources you might have. ---------- This week, we see another time Jesus took a little, blessed it and satisfied a large group of hungry people. We may not have the ability to feed 4,000 people, but what could we do if we placed our trust in Him and offered to "love like Jesus."
Episode Notes
Big Idea: In the Gentile lands the Apostles received invaluable preparation….
Each lesson applies to us if we want to reach deep into our community.
(Journal) Mark 8:1-10
1. Exposed to the divine power of Jesus.
Matthew 14:33, And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”
2. Learned that our ultimate priority is worship.
John 4:23-24, But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him.
3. Understood the limitless resources available to them.
Matthew 6:31-33, Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your Heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
4. Witnessed compassion reaching beyond their own people.
Acts 1:8, But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
John 15:12-14, This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you.
Next Step: Love like Jesus loved….
- Hold all that we have with open hands.
- Love especially the unlovable.
- Don’t tolerate or ignore sin.
- Forgive those who wrong us.
- Love one another like family.
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