In this zoom Bible study Mr. Smith gives us an in depth look at the feeding of the 5,000 by Jesus and lessons we can learn from this account. After feeding the people, on the one hand they wanted to make him king so that he would continue to feed the, but on the other hand they were not satisfied with his miracle and wanted one more spectacular like when Israel was feed with mana in the wilderness. Their focus was completely on the physical. Every thing we do is based on something we believe and our focus needs to be on the spiritual side rather than the physical. Those focusing on the physical will face trials ahead as our society continues to break down all around us. Only a spiritual focus based on what God is doing in this world can bring us through the times ahead.

Gary Smith

United Church of God Pastor

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.