“And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.” Matthew 14:15-16 Just prior to this story, Herod had beheaded John the Baptist. His disciples had brought Jesus the news of his burial. John played a significant role in God’s plan for salvation. Sent first to preach a message of repentance, He prepared the way for Jesus’ ministry. Although the…