Christ shows us how to live out of fellowship with God and move in compassion for others.

I. Jesus rejected @ Nazareth v.1-6

- marveled at unbelief

- man marvels at miracles, Jesus marvels at unbelief

II. Jesus sends out Apostles v.7-13

- gave authority

- instructions - take nothing, rely on hospitality

- cast out demons, anoint oil, - James 5.

III. Herod kills John the Baptist v.15-29

- Herod - superstitious, John had been raised

- feared John, but feared his dinner guests.

IV. Christ feeds 5,000 v.30-44

- context - disciples have returned from busy ministry

- Jesus suggests rest

- then has compassion and gives

- encourages disciples to give - "You give them something to eat."

- Jesus models generous, selfless service

- Ready to love.

V. Jesus walks on water v.45-52

- sends disciples

- Jesus dismissed crowd

- goes up to pray

- "Energizer Jesus"

- painful headway vs. Jesus' glide

- In Christ is an unlimited supply - Christ is the source of life.

- Hardened - don't know who this is - the Ego Eimi - I am.

VI. Heal in Gennesaret v.53-56

Truth - Christ has compassion

App - Fellowship with God, Believe in Him, Minister through him.

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