Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

John 6:1-15

Key Verse 11

Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.

1. Read verses 1-4.  Where and when did this event take place? (1, 4)  Why had the crowd followed Jesus? (2) 

2. Read verses 5-7.  When Jesus saw the large crowd coming toward him, what did he ask Philip? (5)  What did Jesus have in mind to do? (6, 11)  In what sense was his question a test for Philip? (6)  What does Philip’s answer show about him? (7)

3. Read verses 8-9.  How did Andrew respond to Jesus’ question? (8-9)  What can we learn from Andrew?  What is the difference between Philip and Andrew?

4. Read verses 10-13.  How and why did Jesus cowork with his disciples? (10)  What did Jesus do with the five loaves and two fish? (11)  What does verse 12 reveal about Jesus?  Why did he say, “Let nothing be wasted"?

5. Read verses 14-15.  How did the people respond to this event? (14)  Why did Jesus refuse to be king? (15)?

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