Mike Mazzalongo

Multiplying by Faith

After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick.- John 6:1-2

Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat down with His disciples. Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near. Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?"- John 6:3-5

This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do. Philip answered Him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for everyone to receive a little."- John 6:6-7

One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him, “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down." Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.- John 6:8-10

Jesus then took the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted. When they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost."- John 6:11-12

So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten. Therefore when the people saw the sign which He had performed, they said, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world."- John 6:13-14

So Jesus, perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone.- John 6:15

Types of Responses:

1.The crowd response to need

Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it.- Matthew 7:13

Types of Responses:

1. The crowd response to need2.The analytical response

to need

Doctrine of “Progress through Achievement”

1. You can achieve anything if you try hard enough and long enough.

2. Your value as a human being is based on how much you achieve.

There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. - Proverbs 14:12

Types of Responses:

1. The crowd response to need2. The analytical response to need3.The response of faith to

need

Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.

- Matthew 18:3

Faith Multiplication

What I haveX the Lord=I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13

Faith Multiplication

What I haveX the Lord=He can do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think. - Ephesians 3:20

How do we know our lives are in God’s hands?

1.Our pride is broken

How do we know our lives are in God’s hands?

1. Our pride is broken2.Peace with God

How do we know our lives are in God’s hands?

1. Our pride is broken2. Peace with God3.The power of God will be

evident