Week 10 – Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14
Bible
Text: Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14
Key Verse: Luke
9:16-17
Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus withdrew: the
crowd followed Jesus into the desert. In compassion, Jesus healed them and feeds them in a feast that anticipates God's salvation, in contrast with Herod's birthday feast (14:6). Where Jesus is, there is plenty, even in the desert.
Mark 6:31 to a deserted place: the disciples imitate the actions of Jesus listed in 1:35.
Mark 6:37 two hundred denarii: a laborer at the time would be paid about one denarius a day.
Mark 6:43 twelve baskets: these leftovers are symbolically important, suggesting that Jesus provided enough for all twelve tribes of Israel.
John 6:1-14 they sat down: this event, the feeding of the 5,000, is recorded in all four Gospels. Only in John does Jesus, not the disciples distribute the bread and fish to the crowd.
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Monday: Devotional Reading – Time for prayer
& adoration:
Read
through the scripture several times, just listening to the words.
Tuesday: Literary Reading – Listen for literary
content:
Focus
on the text, itself.
Wednesday: Lutheran Theological Reading – Read from a
Lutheran perspective:
Reflect
on the convictions, insights and expectations that rise particularly from our
Lutheran Heritage.
Thursday: Historical Reading – Read with an ear for
History:
Reflect
on the historical situation.
Friday: Catch
up on missed reading time
Saturday
& Sunday: Day
of Rest
For
More Detailed Reflection Questions please check-out the link "Daily Reflection
Questions" link.
Scripture
descriptions are taken either in full text or edited text from “Lutheran Study
Bible” from Augsburg Fortress.
