The document discusses the metaphor of Christians as soldiers, emphasizing the importance of spiritual sustenance. It connects the feeding of the 5,000 to the Exodus story and the Lord's Supper, highlighting ideas of nourishment and sharing. Key concepts include communal support and gratitude for God's provisions.

1. FEEDING THE
TROOPS

2. 1.The Scriptures talk
about Christians as
SOLDIERS.
(2 Tim. 2:3;
Eph. 6:11)

3. 2. “An army marches
on its STOMACH.”

4. 3. Scripture connects
the feeding of the
5,000 with the EXODUS
story

5. A. The people were
divided into SMALLER
groups.

6. The leaders appealed
to GOD for help.

7. God miraculously
provided enough food
for EVERYONE.

8. 4. Scripture also
connects the feeding
of the 5,000 with the
Lord’s SUPPER.

9. Jesus talks about
Himself being the
BREAD from Heaven
and the importance
of being nourished
by his body and
blood (John 6:51-58)

10. Jesus takes four
ACTIONS:
•Taking BREAD
•Giving THANKS
•BREAKING the
bread
•SHARING it with
those present

11. Two principal
concepts are
SUSTENANCE and
SHARING with
thankful hearts what
God gives us.

12. Acts 2:44-45
And all the believers met
together in one place and
shared everything they had.
They sold their property and
possessions and shared the
money with those in need.