Five Loaves and Two Fish

(Thanksgiving Bible Study I)

John 6:1-13

Key verse 5:11 

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.

Read verses 1-7.  Why did a crowd of people follow Jesus?  What did Jesus ask Philip when he saw them coming?  Why did Jesus ask Philip this question?  What was Philip’s answer?  What does his answer show about him?  Did Philip pass Jesus’ test?        

Read verses 8-9.  What did Andrew say?  How was Andrew different from Philip?  What can we learn from Andrew?            

Read verses 10-11.  Why did Jesus have the people sit down?  What did Jesus do after taking the bread; before giving it to the people (Mark 6:41)?  Why did Jesus give thanks?  Were the five loaves and two fish enough to feed the crowd?  

  

4.  Read verses 12-13.  What did the disciples do with the leftovers?  How much leftover bread was gathered?  Why is it important to be thankful even for a small thing?  What five small loaves and two small fish do you have to give thanks for?          

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