G-d's Minute Weekly Bible Study 29th October 2026

 G-d's Minute Weekly Bible Study 29th October 2026


     These messages are taught for those who have their Spiritual 
 eyes and ears open.  However do not worry, for if yours are not 
 open yet, they will be before we finish these Lessons.  So please 
 sharpen up, and with full attention, let us study the 6th Chapter 
 of Mark,

     Now let us begin with.....
                                    Mark, Chapter 6 Part 2

                                  Feeding the Five Thousand
                  ( Matthew 14:13-21; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14 )

 30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they 
 had done and what they had taught.

      Mark uses the word 'Apostles' here and in 
      verse 3:14.  Apostle means "one sent" as a 
      messenger or missionary.  This word became an 
      official title for the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ 
      after His death and resurrection.  
      ( see Acts 1:25-26; & Ephesians 2:20 )

 31 And He said to them, "Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and 
 rest a while."  For there were many coming and going, and they did not even 
 have time to eat.

 32 So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves.

      Jesus took them to a deserted place where they 
      could be away from the crowds.

 33 But the multitudes saw them departing, and many knew Him and ran 
 there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together 
 to Him.

 34 And Jesus, when He came out, saw a great multitude and was moved 
 with compassion for them, because they were like sheep not having a 
 shepherd.  So He began to teach them many things.

      Sheep are easily scattered and without a 
      shepherd to lead them they are in great danger 
      from predators.  Jesus became the Good 
      Sheppard here, so he could teach them and 
      keep them from straying from God.
      ( see Psalm 23; Isaiah 40:11; & Ezekiel 34:5 ) 
      for descriptions of the Good Sheppard.

 35 When the day was now far spent, His disciples came to Him and said, 
 "This is a deserted place, and already the hour is late.

 36 Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and
 villages and buy themselves bread; for they have nothing to eat."

 37 But He answered and said to them, "You give them something to eat."
 And they said to Him," Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii's worth of 
 bread and give them something to eat?"

      Denari is a Latin word for a silver coin that was 
      used at this time.  Two hundred denarii's was a 
      large sum of money.  A days work was 
      considered worth one denari.

      The disciples wanted to avoid the responsibility of
      feeding such a large crowd, and wanted to send 
      them away.  Now no doubt they were showing 
      compassion but who could feed such a large 
      crowd?  When Jesus offered to feed them that 
      must have shocked the disciples, because of the 
      cost and lack of food there.

 38 But He said to them, "How many loaves do you have?  Go and see."
 And when they found out they said," Five, and two fish."

 39 Then He commanded them to make them all sit down in groups on the 
 green grass.

 40 So they sat down in ranks, in hundreds and in fifties.

 41 And when He had taken the five loaves and the two fish, He looked up 
 to heaven, blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to His disciples 
 to set before them; and the two fish He divided among them all.

      Note the similarities:  Jesus’ actions here tie this
      meal to His last meal.  Known as "The last Supper."

 42 So they all ate and were filled.

 43 And they took up twelve baskets full of fragments and of the fish.

      The fact that so little food feed so many would 
      not go unnoticed.  Famine and hunger were a 
      constant factor during these Greco-Roman times.

 44 Now those who had eaten the loaves were about five thousand men.

      It is not known if women and children were also
      present at this time.

                               Jesus Walks on the Sea
                       ( Matthew 14:22-33; John 6:15-21 )

 45 Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him 
 to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away.

 46 And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray.

      Jesus always prayed privately in Mark.  Prayer 
      was a vital part of Christ's communion with the 
      Father, and always preceded and accompanied 
      Difficult situations.  On this particular night it 
      followed a busy day when solitude was sought.

 47 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; And 
 He was alone on the land.

 48 Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them.  
 Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the 
 sea, and would have passed them by.

      The fourth watch would be from 3 A M until 6 A M.
      Jesus wanted to reveal Himself to His disciples in 
      a miraculous manner.  They had apparently failed 
      to perceive the miracle of the loaves.

 49 And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a 
 ghost, and cried out;

      In Biblical times a vision of an apparition was a 
      often a sign foreshadowing evil, or even death.  
      Thus they were terrified indeed!

 50 for they all saw Him and were troubled.  But immediately He talked
 with them and said to them, "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid."

      Now Mark omits the added detail of Peter 
      walking on the water to meet Jesus. 
      ( see Matthew 14:28-31 )

 51 Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased.  And
 they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled.

      Three miracles are contained in this brief account.

      1.  Jesus saw the disciples in total darkness, out
           in the storm miles away.

      2.  Jesus walked on the water.

      3.  Jesus showed complete control over His 
           creation when he stopped the wind.

 52 For they had not understood about the loaves, because their heart
 was hardened.

                        Many Touch Him and Are Made Well
                                    ( Matthew 14:34-36 )

 53 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret
 and anchored there.

      Gennesaret was a small fertile plain located on 
      the west side of the sea of Galilee.  Capernaum, 
      Jesus' home, set at the northeastern edge of 
      this plain.

 54 And when they came out of the boat, immediately the people
 recognized Him.

 55 ran through that whole surrounding region, and began to carry about
 on beds those who were sick to wherever they heard He was.

 56 Wherever He entered, into villages, cities, or the country, they laid
 the sick in the marketplaces, and begged Him that they might just 
 touch the hem of His garment.  And as many as touched Him were 
 made well.

      Mark now summarizes Jesus' healing ministry, 
      noting how wide spread it was.  The hem of a 
      garment was significant for it was often woven 
      with tassels that reminded the wearer of God's 
      Commandments.
      ( see Mark 5:27; & Numbers 15:37-41 )
              
     Now, that concludes our study of Chapter 6, and our
 lesson for today.  Next week we will move on to Chapter 7, as
 we continue our study on the Book of Mark.  Until then have
 a Great weekend, and stay Blessed my Friend!  Amen.

 With My Love & Prayers,
          Pastor Allen

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