Human-Natural Effort

Christianity Is Not A Hobby

Christians are required to participate in our change (repentance). Salvation is a process which necessitates instruction from Jesus. Who else is able to minister to the individual needs of thousands? Religion offers education in the Scriptures or church traditions or history. While there is encouragement and benefit to be derived from reading the testimonies, Jesus is alive and speaking with compassion. Make room in our lives to hear from Him. Keep the Ten Commandments. Never violate your conscience. Take time every day to hear. Put your life on hold (at least 20 minutes a day) to pursue a righteousness.

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Ch. 42: Jesus Feeds Four Thousand

Matthew 15:32-38; Mark 8:1-9

JESUS CALLED his disciples to him and said:

            “I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat; and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.”

            Many in the multitude of more than four thousand had come far. His disciples replied:

            “Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?”

            Jesus asked:

            “How many loaves have ye?”

            The disciples answered:

            “Seven, and a few little fishes.”

            Then Jesus commanded the multitude to sit on the ground. He took the loaves and the fishes, gave thanks, and broke them. He handed them to his disciples, who passed them to all who were there.

            When all had eaten and were filled, the remaining fragments were gathered together and filled seven baskets. 

            Then Jesus sent the multitude away.