The Miracle Of Feeding 5,000

A little lad was asked which was his favorite parable. He replied, "I like the one about the loafs and fishing." The kid may be confused whether the story of Jesus' feeding the 5,000 is a parable or a miracle. However, the miracle of multiplying is also a favorite of the gospel writers. This miracle of Jesus is the only one recorded by the four evangelists. In addition, there are two accounts of feeding the 4,000 which New Testament scholars consider to be different versions of the same event. In the three-year Common Lectionary cycle, the miracle occurs twice: Cycle A - Matthew 14:13-2 1 and Cycle B - John 6:1-15.

When it comes to food, the world is in a dilemma. We have either too little or too much food. Some Americans have too much food. It is estimated t…