The 5000

Prayer first

Story time -

First off, know that this happened right after John the baptist died.

Matthew 14:13-21 “When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bring them here to me,” he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.”

So…Where was Jesus?

a solitary place. Middle of nowhere.

And what happened when Jesus got there?

People found him.

What was Jesus doing for the people before the evening?

Healed their sick

What did the disciples tell Jesus to do?

Send them away so they could all go find food.

How much loaves and fish did the disciples have to split up?

five loaves and two fish

What’d Jesus do?

He gave thanks, broke it and fed everyone until they were full.

How many basketfuls were left?

twelve baskets

How many people were there?

Five thousand MEN! Not counting women and children.

So, what do we learn from this?

Have faith that God will provide

That He will take care of you

He will never leave you hungry

With God, all things are possible.

Makes sense? So if ever you feel worried about God not taking care of you or your family, just pray, give thanks, and he will provide for you.