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The Feeding of the Five Thousand
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The Feeding of the Five Thousand

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Story summary

A crowd listened to Jesus all day and got hungry. A boy offered what he had: five loaves and two small fish. Jesus thanked God, broke the food, and the disciples handed it out. Everyone ate until they were full, and there were still twelve baskets of leftovers.

Where it is in the Bible: John 6:1-14; Matthew 14:13-21

Lesson for kids

Jesus multiplies the little we give him.

Questions to talk about as a family

After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.

  1. What did the boy offer Jesus?
  2. How many baskets were left over?
  3. What can you offer Jesus, even if it seems small?

The full story: The Feeding of the Five Thousand

Part 1

A very large crowd was listening to Jesus speak. It was getting late, and everyone was hungry. The disciples said, "Jesus, send the people home so they can eat."

But Jesus said, "You give them something to eat!" Then, a little boy showed up with a small lunch: five loaves of bread and two small fish.

Here is a boy who has five barley loaves and two small fish. — John 6:9

Part 2

Jesus took the loaves and fish, looked up to heaven, and thanked God. He began to break the food into pieces and give it to the disciples to hand out to the people.

And something amazing happened: the food just kept coming! Everyone ate until they were full, and there were even twelve baskets full of leftovers!

Jesus took the five loaves and the two fish... he gave thanks for them and broke them. — Matthew 14:19

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