Five barley loaves and two fish is all Jesus had to work with when thousands of hungry people came streaming toward Him. St. John tells us "He already knew what He was going to do." So why did He ask Philip where they'd buy bread?

This sermon from John 6 explains that Jesus deliberately tests His people with impossible insufficiency to draw their trust away from numbers and toward the Creator standing right in front of them.

But the feeding of the five thousand isn't just a story about full bellies. It's a preview of something greater. The same hands that took bread, gave thanks, and distributed it to thousands would later take bread on the night He was betrayed. This sermon traces a line from the manna in the wilderness through the miracle on the green grass all the way to the Lord's Supper and the waters of baptism. God has always sustained His pilgrim people on the journey between slavery and the promised land.

If you've ever looked at what you have to offer and thought it wasn't worth mentioning, this one's for you.

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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.

Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org

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• September–May
  • 8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am Worship
• June–August
  • 9am Worship

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