Lessons for Dull Disciples

The feeding of the 4,000 was a different event than the previous feeding of the 5,000 men. After witnessing both events Jesus' disciples still did not grasp the great truth that the compassionate and powerful Jesus was able to meet the needs of hungry, needy people. They were dull in their spiritual understanding. We, too, can fe afflicted with such. Some practical suggestions are offered for moving out of spiritual dullness into spiritual alertness.