Luke 9:10-17
Summary for Luke 9:10-17: 9:10-17 a The feeding of the 5,000 recalls God’s miraculous feeding of Israel with manna in the wilderness (Exod 16 b; see also 2 Kgs 4:42-44 c). It points forward to God’s final salvation as a great feast for all nations (Isa 25:6-8 d; 65:13-14 e; Luke 14:15-24 f). 9:10 g he slipped quietly away: Jesus knew that the disciples needed a time of spiritual retreat.• The town of Bethsaida was located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, east of the Jordan River. It was the hometown of Peter, Andrew (John 1:44 h), and Philip (John 12:21 i).
9:11 j He welcomed them: Although Jesus wished to retreat with his disciples, he had compassion on the crowds and ministered to them.
9:13 k You feed them: After their ministry of healing the sick and casting out demons, Jesus wanted the disciples to demonstrate faith in God’s ability to feed the crowds.
9:17 l twelve baskets of leftovers: God abundantly provides for his people.
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