Not Understanding What Has Happened

Jesus taught His disciples about faith, trust, and the dangers of spiritual pride. Reflecting on the miracles of feeding the multitudes, and the disciples’ struggle to understand. Jesus’ warning to beware the influence of the Pharisees and Herod.

Sermon Notes
Mark 8:1 – 3 Jesus wants to feed the crowd before He sends them home, so they don’t faint
Mark 8:4 Disciples say no one could find enough bread in this desolate place
Mark 8:5 Jesus asks how many loves? 7
Mark 8:6 & 7 Jesus had the people sit down, He gives the disciples the bread and some fish, and they distribute it to the people
Mark 8:8 & 9 4,000 people ate and were satisfied and yet 7 large baskets were left
Mark 8:10 Jesus and disciples enter a boat and left
Mark 8:11 - 13 Pharisees challenge Jesus and demand a sign, but Jesus refuses
Mark 8:14 Disciples take only 1 loaf with them on the boat
Mark 8:15 Jesus orders them to watch out for the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod
Mark 8:16 Disciples speak to one another about having no bread
Mark 8:17 – 21 Jesus rebukes them for understanding what had been happening