In the Decapolis (7:31), a Gentile region east of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus feeds 4,000.
This was called the "Land of the Seven," because of the 7 nations driven out by Joshua (
So Jesus feeds them with 7 loaves of bread.
The disciples don't get it. The 5-12 stand for feeding Israel.
The 4-7 stand for feeding the Gentiles.
Peter doesn't understand - being the Christ doesn't mean glory right away, but suffering and death.
If you're ashamed of this humiliation - if you'd rather have glory with a different Messiah, then the true Messiah will deny you when the judgment comes.
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