a9:10-17
bExod 16
c2 Kgs 4:42-44
dIsa 25:6-8
e65:13-14
fLuke 14:15-24
g9:10
hJohn 1:44
iJohn 12:21
j9:11
k9:13
l9:17

‏ 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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