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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 30 MIN

S2E6. Mark 6: Jesus Feeds 5000 – Compassion, Not Magic

from A Pew with a Brew: Christian Theology and Bible Study · host A Pew with a Brew

Bible study on Mark 6:30–44: How did five loaves and two fish feed 5,000 — and what does it reveal about the Kingdom?In this episode, we explore an extraordinary moment in the Gospel of Mark — the feeding of the 5000. It’s a story told in all four Gospels, and for good reason. This isn’t a conjuring trick or a clever illusion — it’s the Kingdom of God breaking into history.Join us as we walk through this miracle: the compassion of Christ for the crowd, the disciples’ doubts, and the God who still multiplies what little we offer Him. How this meal on the hillside points back to Moses and manna in the wilderness, and forward to the Last Supper and the great banquet still to come.If you’ve ever wondered how five loaves and two fish could feed a multitude — this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: The only miracle in all four Gospels02:40 – Mark 6:30–44 — scene by scene08:10 – Jesus’ compassion: “They were like sheep…”13:30 – Disciples’ doubt vs. divine provision19:00 – Echoes of manna & preview of the Eucharist24:15 – Craig Blomberg & R.C. Sproul on the miracle28:45 – Your five loaves todayKeywords: feeding of the 5000, Mark 6:30–44, five loaves two fish, miracles of Jesus, Kingdom of God, compassion of Christ, manna in the wilderness, Last Supper, Craig Blomberg, R.C. Sproul, divine provision, Bible study podcast, Gospel of Mark, bread of life. 🔗 Full series: Search “A Pew with a Brew” on Spotify ☕ Support: buymeacoffee.com/apewwithabqLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon for early access + bonus episodes: patreon.com/cw/apewwithabrewMusic:Bye, Bye Brain! by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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