The Story
Where did Jesus want to take His disciples after they returned from preaching?
To a remote place so they could rest.
How many loaves of bread were used in the miracle?
Five
What does the word spiritual mean?
Something that is real but not physical
What did Jesus show the crowd in this story?
Compassion
Is this story in the Old Testament or New Testament?
Answer: New Testament.
How did Jesus feel when He saw the large crowd the followed the disciples?
: He felt compassion for them.
How many fish were used?
Two.
Can something spiritual still be real and what can it be ?
Yes. examples - reading the bible, being in community, being loving
What does compassion mean?
Caring deeply about people and wanting to help them.
What kind of books tell the story of Jesus’ life?
The Gospels.
Why did Jesus feel compassion for the crowd?
Because they were like sheep without a shepherd and he loves them
About how many people were fed?
More than 5,000 people.
What part of a person is spiritual?
Answer: The soul.
What does the church show to the world?
Mercy.
How many Gospels tell the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000? Extra points if you can name all of them
Answer: Four. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What did the disciples suggest doing when the people became hungry?
Sending the people away to get food.
Who did Jesus tell to give the people food?
The disciples.
What two parts make up a person?
A body and a soul.
Who especially needs mercy?
A lost and hurting world.
Which Gospel did your lesson focus on for this story?
The Gospel of Mark.
What miracle did Jesus perform for the crowd?
He fed more than 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish.
Why was this feeding considered a miracle?
Because a very small amount of food fed thousands of people.
What does it mean to say people have a soul?
That humans are more than physical bodies—they also have a spiritual part.
How can believers follow Jesus’ example from this story?
By showing compassion and helping people who are in need.
Why is important to know where in the bible a story is from?
Teachers choice