*“ ‘Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.’ So they
gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley
loaves left over by those who had eaten.” *
John 6:12-13 ESV
Have you ever wondered about the twelve leftover baskets of food after the
feeding of the five thousand? In the other Gospels, this detail seems to
emphasize the abundance of Jesus’ miracles. There are 12 baskets for each
apostle. Jesus is telling His apostles that there is good work for all of
them to engage in: acts of service and help. But John,…