The Adventures of Jesus of Nazareth: The Real Superhero (Part 2)

A couple of years ago, a man named Arnold Abbott made the headlines for setting up an operation in a Florida park to feed those in need. Abbott worked with two local preachers and caused quite a stir with what he was doing, particularly because he was at that time 90 years old and defied the authorities by continuing to feed those in need despite being arrested several times.

The first time I heard about Arnold Abbott, the first thing I pictured was this scene from Mark’s gospel, of thousands of people crowded around Jesus and the disciples, all of them tired and hungry. All of them in need.

Aside from the resurrection, the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels. Obviously, the Gospel writers considered this a significant miracle. Matthew further emphasizes the point by adding that the 5,000 did not include the women and children present. Many Bible scholars believe the actual number fed that day could have been between 15,000 and 20,000 people.

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