This is, without a doubt, one of the most popular and well known stories in the bible. If you think about it you can picture the scene in your mind: Jesus, with his perfectly combed hair sitting picnic style with 5000 people (only about 40 in view) while everyone politely eats their bread. We love this story; even non-Christians love this story. Many see it as the beginning of mercy ministry-providing for the needs of the poor. Social Justice. As Christians we are to feed and protect the poor and the needy. But the church is not just a food bank and a place for meeting only physical needs. Care in the church can’t be disconnected from the truth of Jesus-the good news that can save a person’s soul. That’s what Jesus is after. Jesus greatest concern is the eternal care of the souls of men. This is not a mercy ministry lesson-it’s far more. This is about the word of God-Jesus, the Bread of Life, revealing who He is and showing us that all of our needs are satisfied in Him. Jesus is Lord of all!