Gospel Outreach International

What does Jesus reveal about his divine nature through miracles? This Bible study explores two significant miracles in John 6:1-21 - the feeding of the five thousand and walking on water - while examining how these events demonstrated Jesus’s divine power and ability to meet both physical and spiritual needs.

Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples. John 6:3

• Philip and Andrew, though lesser-known disciples, played important roles in bringing others to Christ
• The feeding of the 5,000 occurred during a feast time when many Jews were traveling toward Jerusalem
• Jesus deliberately sought private time for prayer and rest, demonstrating the importance of spiritual renewal
• The miracle of multiplying five barley loaves and two fish demonstrated Jesus’s divine power over creation
• The walking on water miracle was witnessed only by the disciples, showing not all miracles were public
• Both miracles served as “attesting truths” of Jesus’s divine nature and authority over creation

When the people saw the sign that he had done, they said, “This is indeed the Prophet who is to come into the world!” John 6:14

This Bible study beautifully illustrates how Jesus meets both our physical and spiritual needs. Through these miracles, we see Jesus wasn’t just performing spectacular acts - He was revealing His divine nature and power over creation. The study reminds us that whether we’re facing physical hunger like the crowd or spiritual storms like the disciples, Jesus remains the answer to all our needs. It’s particularly touching how He responds immediately to cries for help, just as He did when Peter began to sink, showing His constant care and accessibility to those who call on Him.

Bible References

• John 6:1-25
• John 1:43
• John 14
• Acts 1:13
• Matthew 14:27-30
• Psalm 54:1