Jesus Fed a Crowd
Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9; John 6
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
Why had Jesus and His disciples crossed over the Sea of Galilee? (to be alone, Matt. 14:13)
What did the disciples want to do with the hungry crowd of people? (send them away to buy their own food, Matt. 14:15)
How many baskets full of leftovers did the disciples gather? (12, Matt. 14:20)
What does this story show about Jesus?
Guide kids to think about the compassion Jesus shows. Jesus wants to meet the needs of people. He met their physical needs by healing them and feeding them, but also meets spiritual needs. Jesus taught about God before dying on the cross and rising again. Jesus’ work made the way for us to be forgiven and have eternal life with God.
Why did Jesus call himself the bread of life?
Guide kids to think about the role of bread in Old Testament stories. Remind them about the manna God provided and the significance of the unleavened bread at Passover. Help them see that, just as bread represents a basic necessity—food—Jesus is necessary to have spiritual life with God.
How can we learn to trust Jesus more?
Guide kids to discuss ways we can grow in faith, such as studying the Bible, gathering together as a church, praying, and even fasting. Help kids understand what those disciplines are and how we do them.
Elementary Discussion Questions
How was Jesus able to feed the crowd with just five loaves of bread and two fish?
Prompt kids to recall that Jesus’ feeding the crowd was a miracle! Recall how God provided manna as food in the wilderness for His people. When the people saw this sign, many believed Jesus was the Prophet whom God had promised to send. (Option: Choose a volunteer to read Matt. 6:33.)
What did Jesus mean when He said He is “the bread of life”?
Lead kids to recognize that like bread satisfies the body, Jesus satisfies the soul. Only Jesus is able to satisfy our souls forever by providing forgiveness, peace with God, and eternal life. Emphasize that the eternal life Jesus provides for our souls is better than bread that temporarily satisfies our bodies.
How has Jesus recently provided for some of your needs—physically or spiritually? Invite kids to share ways the Lord has provided for their needs. Remind kids that every good gift comes from God. He provided for us in the greatest way by sending His Son to give life to the world.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: Why did Jesus perform miracles? Jesus performed miracles to glorify God, to show He is the Son of God, and to care for people.
Big Idea: Jesus miraculously fed a crowd with five loaves and two fish.
Bible Verse to Memorize -You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told. Psalm 40:5
Practice Catechism
Question 40: What should we pray?
Answer: The whole Word of God directs and inspires us in what we should pray, including the prayer Jesus himself taught us.
