Google It. Matthew 14:13-21

Ask me a question, any question, if I don't know the answer I'll say "Google it". So why did the crowds follow Jesus?

Here's the answer I got: "In the Bible, the crowds followed Jesus because of what He had to say. He told parables, that were interesting, or people could've followed Him because He was the Christ and had come to save us all." 

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That seems a little simplistic to me.

I don't think the majority sought Him because He was the Messiah. I'm sure they didn't follow Him for the free food. I think the majority of them followed Him because they were curious. Many followed Him because He healed the sick. Most didn't understand what He was really offering. Eternal life, salvation, forgiveness of sins.

Matthew 14:13-21

Jesus Feeds Five Thousand

13 As soon as Jesus heard the news, He left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where He was headed and followed on foot from many towns. 14 Jesus saw the huge crowd as He stepped from the boat, and He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

15 That evening the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.”

16 But Jesus said, “That isn’t necessary—you feed them.”

17 “But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish!” they answered.

18 “Bring them here,” He said. 19 Then He told the people to sit down on the grass. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, He gave the bread to the disciples, who distributed it to the people. 20 They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers. 21 About 5,000 men were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children!

Blessings, Cecilia