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STRUCTURE:From Elle (regarding Matt 13:54–14:36):Throughout this passage, we see Jesus show us how He, the Son of Man, handles grief and sorrow as both God and man.? Jesus retreatsJesus is in his hometown and the crowds there doubt Jesus’ divinity; therefore,?Jesus retreats?and does not perform miracles (13:54-58)Recount of the death of John the Baptist; Jesus experiences suffering and sadness;?He retreats?to be alone with the Father (14:1-13)Jesus retreats?again from the crowds and his disciples to be alone with the Father (14:22-23) Jesus has compassion and healsThe crowds continue to follow him; Jesus sees their belief and?has compassion?on them; He heals the sick (14:14)Crowds continue to follow him; Jesus sees their belief and?has compassion?on him and heals the sick (13:33-36) Jesus displays authority over the elements?Jesus shows his power and authority over the elements (food) by multiplying 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. He blesses the people with an abundance of food. Even during this,?the disciples doubted Jesus’ authority?and yet He shows them that?He can do anything!!?(14:15-21)To meet back up with his disciples, Jesus displays authority again over the elements (the sea) and walks on water to meet them. Seeing this, the disciples are terrified. Peter takes a leap of faith (literally) and walks on water to meet Jesus. Yet still, he doubts Jesus’ authority that?He can do anything!!?Disciples respond with worship saying, “Truly you are the Son of Man”, the only time they refer to Him with this title in the book of Matthew. (14:24-33)From Leesa (regarding Matt 14:13–36):Setting: A desolate place near the Sea of Galilee, 13-211. Jesus supernaturally fed 5000 men, 13-21Jesus sought to spend time alone after hearing of the death of John the Baptist, but the crowds followed Him., 13However, Jesus’ compassion compelled Him to meet the needs of the people in the crowd., 14-21Healed the sick, 14Fed 5000 men + women and children, using the disciples and five loaves and two fish, 15-21Setting: A mountain and the Sea of Galilee, 22-332. Jesus supernaturally walked on the water to His wind-tossed, struggling disciples, 22-33Jesus sent His disciples and the crowd away and went alone to the mountain to pray., 22-23However, He saw His disciples struggling against the wind and went to them., 24-33Jesus walked on water, in the deep of the night, to the wind-tossed, struggling disciples, 24-25Jesus identified Himself to the disciples and told them not to be afraid,, 26-27 c. Peter attempted to walk on water to Jesus., 28-32 Peter began walking on water to Jesus, but seeing the wind, he began to sink., 30 2) Jesus answered His cry and took hold of him., 31Jesus and Peter got in the boat and the wind stopped., 32 d. Jesus’ disciples responded in worship and with a declaration that He truly was the Son of God., 33Setting: Gennesaret, 34-363. Many who were sick were brought to Jesus and were healed by simply touching the fringe of His garment., 34-38UNIFYING-THEME SENTENCE:From Elle (regarding Matt 13:54–14:36): This passage reveals how?Jesus empathizes with our human sorrows (death, sickness, poverty, and hunger) because He Himself, the Son of Man, experienced grief and sorrow through death of John the Baptist, and yet in the midst of His grief, He shows compassion and authority through healing and miracles.From Leesa (regarding Matt 14:13–36):Jesus’ intimacy with the Father and compassionate power, demonstrated by feeding the 5000, walking on water, and healing many who simply touched His garment, prove that He is the Son of God and is worthy of worship.AUTHOR’S AIM/PURPOSE:From Elle (regarding Matt 13:54–14:36): Just as Jesus responds to grief by showing compassion to the unbelieving, having empathy for the sick, and retreating to be alone with His Father, Matthew wants us to see that we are called to do the same when we experience sufferings of any kind and that we can because Christ empowers us and shows us how!From Leesa (regarding Matt 14:13–36): Matthew aims to prove that Jesus is the Son of God by demonstrating His intimacy with His Father and His compassionate power which is displayed in the supernatural miracles He did on behalf of needy people and to call his readers to believe in Him, worship Him, and bring others to Him for healing. ................
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