1 After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples.
4 Now the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near.
Comments:
Today we start chapter 6 of John, in this chapter we see the miraculous feeding of the 5000. This is one of Jesus' most important and well known miracles. This miracle not only shows us the power of God but also shows us the depravity of man. Notice as you read this week not only the awesomeness of God but also take note of how often man fails and falls short of what God requires or desires of them.
The passage begins with a brief description of the crowd that was out to hear Him. The passage states that the multitude followed Him because of what they saw Jesus do. Those who were there were there for the most part to see or receive a miracle not necessarily to worship or learn from His teachings. They were searching for the temporary, physical benefits of knowing Jesus but had no interest in the eternal, spiritual benefits.
Notice in verse 3 how Jesus, despite the gathering crowds and the surrounding commotion took the disciples aside and talk with them. I imagine it would have been very easy for the disciples to mingle with the crowd and join in on the commotion. It's important for us today also to take time away from the commotion and spend time alone with Christ.
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