I. "The Apostles' Joyous Return”
Luke 9:1-9 Psalm 127:1-2 Hebrews 3:1-6 Luke 9:10-11; Mk 6:30; (for Vv. 10-17 see Mt 14:13-21 Mark 6:32-44; John 6:1-13); [Mt 15:32-38; Mk 8:2-9] Luke 8:40; 9:2 Mark 6:31 II. “The Apostles Are Still Disciples” Luke 9:12-14; Lk 24:29 (Gk); Jer 6:4 [Mt 15:23] 2 Kings 4:42-44; Mt 16:9; Mk 8:19 Exodus 16:1-8; 16:9-36; Ps 132:13-15 John 6:5-7 Deuteronomy 18:15-18; Heb 3 III. “The Superabundance of Christ" Luke 9:15-17; Mk 7:34; Jn 11:41; 17:1; Lk 24:30; 1Sa 9:13 Matthew 26:26; Mk 8:7; 14:22; 1Co 14:16. [Mishna; Berakcot 6:1]; Jn 6:4; Jn 13; 6:35 Revelation 5:1-10; 19:1-9; Lk 23:3 John 6:26-40, 47-51 Greek Word Study: Apostles: ‘apostolos:’ a delegate; specially an Ambassador of the Gospel; officially, a commissioner of Christ [“Apostle”] (with miraculous powers): (super) apostle, messenger: one sent, apostle, ambassador (the 12 Apostles of Christ)(Lk 9:10) Told: ‘diegeomai:’ to relate fully: - declare, describe, tell. From ‘dia’ (through) and ‘hegeomai’ (to lead), “to lead through to the end,” to tell, to relate in full. (Lk 9:10) Kingdom (of God): ‘basileia:’ properly royalty, i.e. (abstract) rule, or (concrete) a realm (lit or fig). The phrase “Kingdom of God” in OT is partially fulfilled in the NT. First, we have the Christian Dispensation. The Kingdom of God on earth, con-sisting of the community of those who receive Jesus as Savior, and who, through the Holy Spirit, form His Church with Him as its Head. This Spiritual Kingdom has both an internal and external form. As internal, it already exists and rules in the hearts of all Christians and is therefore present. As external, it is either embodied both in the visible and invisible Church (Believers yet to be revealed; Believers in heaven) and this is present and progressive; or it is to be perfected in the coming of the Son of Man to judge and reign in bliss and glory. This is the further realization of the Kingdom of God in the future. (Lk 9:11) Provisions: ‘episitismos:’ a provisioning, i.e. (concretely) food: - provisions. (Lk 9:12) Disciples: ‘mathetes:’ a learner, I.e. pupil, disciple. Noun from ‘manthano’ (to learn, understand), specifically of the Twelve (Lk 9:1, 12) After Christ’s death, the term disciple takes on the broader sense of a follower, believer, i.e. a Christian. Said a Blessing: ‘eulogeo:’ to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon): - Bless(-ing). To bless: Spoken of food; i.e. to ask God’s blessings upon (Lk 9:16) Broken Pieces: ‘klasma:’ from ‘klao’ (to break; specially of bread): - broken pieces, leftover fragments. That which is broken off, a fragment; used of the fragments collected after the miraculous feedings. (Lk 9:17) Pastor’s Note: In this Great Miracle, the only miracle other than the Resurrection which all the Gospel Writers wrote, we see Jesus fulfilling the Manna from Heaven, the fulfilling of the role of the Ultimate Passover Lamb. We see the foreshadowing of the Lord’s Supper and the foreshadowing of Jesus as the Husband of the Bride at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb! Wow, what a magnificent blessing our Lord grants to us! He is so very careful to supply us everything we need in Superabundance to receive Him and His blessings of Salvation! Turn to Jesus, Eat and be satisfied! Turn and Repent and thrive in the Superabundance of His Love, Forgiveness, and Provision!
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