4/17/2015
Three selections of the New Testament
Feeding the 5000 – Matthew 14:14-21; Mark 6:33-44; John
6:1-14
In this section, Jesus is described as a great teacher. He
is not portrayed as adivine power. It says that he was able to feed 5000 men
ith just a few loafs of bread and a couple fish, he even has some food left
over. This is extraordinary. What is is fascinating about this section is the
mannor of which Jesus is described. He is not described as this all healing
being. He is perceived as one of them. I
belive this aspect has a great significance. For one thing, it makes the story
seem more believable. The reason is that it is not overdone. The way it is
described is very nonchalant and I think that makes the story seem more
reasonable.
Jesus Walking on the Water – Matthew 14:23-34; Mark 6:45-53;
John 6:15-25
In this selection,
Jesus appears able to walk on water and rescue a boat from the perils of a
storm. What is fascinating about this section is that it makes Jesus seem like
a divine individual. I believe this is important because at that moment Jesus
could no longer be considered a normal individual. The reason for this is that
he had exposed his divine power. This is very important to faith because it
shows Jesus as a divine power. I think this is important because it asks the
question of whether or not you believe this event actually happened, which is a
test of your faith.
Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10
In this selection, Jesus meets a rich man who has the
occupation of collecting tax money. This man keeps a large amount of money for
himself and that is how he became so wealthy. He is a thief. No one liked him
in his community. During a sermon, Jesus walked up to this thief for he was Jesus’
center of attention. Jesus sets the precedent that he is here to fix the
sinners. This is a testimony of faith because it shows the importance of Jesus
in the lives of his followers.
