Mark 8:17-19

When Jesus fed the four thousand, it made a huge impact on the disciples. They thought that finally Jesus was about to announce himself as the true King of Israel, drive out the Roman occupiers, and end the hunger and poverty once and for all. As they continued their journey after this miracle, “[t]he disciples had forgotten to bring bread” (Mark 8:14). Then Jesus said to them, Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? …Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? …When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of pieces did you pick up? – Mark 8:17–19 This story is all about the things you can see with your eyes.…

When Jesus fed the four thousand, it made a huge impact on the disciples. They thought that finally Jesus was about to announce himself as the true King of Israel, drive out the Roman occupiers, and end the hunger and poverty once and for all. As they continued their journey after this miracle, “[t]he disciples had forgotten to bring bread” (Mark 8:14). Then Jesus said to them, Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? …Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? …When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of pieces did you pick up? – Mark 8:17–19 This story is all about the things you can see with your eyes.…