The feeding of the five thousand is one of the few miracles included in all four gospels. John adds some fresh details to the story, especially the overtures that Jesus is like a new and greater Moses. In the first exodus, Moses led the Israelites from bondage in Egypt during the first Passover. At this Passover, Jesus is leading a new exodus, not out of Egypt, but out of slavery to sin and death! In response, the people want to make Jesus king but will their excitement and approval last?

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