Jesus feeds 4000 people with just 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. A young boy had brought the 7 loaves and fish to listen to Jesus teach. The people had been listening to Jesus for 3 days without food. When Jesus saw they were hungry, he had them sit in groups. He blessed the 7 loaves and fish, broke them, and had the disciples distribute them. Miraculously, everyone ate and was filled, with 7 baskets of leftovers. The people were amazed at Jesus' ability to bless the small amount of food.

1. Jesus Feeds 4000 PeopleNovember 29, 2009 – Hatour 20, 1726 AM

2. Memory Verse“It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35)

3. IntroductionWhat is the miracle we spoke about last week?“At your word, I will let down my net” (Luke 5:15)What must we do before we have our meals?Who gives us food?

4. On the way to JesusA young boy woke up early in the morning and was excited because he was going to go listen to Jesus.His mother gave him 7 loaves of bread and few fish for lunch that day.He thanked his mother and left to go listen to Jesus.

5. 3 days without foodWhen he found Jesus Christ, Jesus was surrounded with thousands of people.They were all listening to His sweet words.All the people stayed with Jesus for 3days without complaining of being tired or hungry.

6. Jesus had compassion on the people Jesus felt that the people must be very hungry and tired by now and so he asked the disciples if they have any food.The disciples said, there is too many people and it is IMPOSSIBLE for us to be able to feed all of them here in the wilderness.

7. 7 loaves and few fish So Jesus asked them, “how many loaves do we have?”They said there is a boy here who has only 7 loaves and few fish. So Jesus asked the people to sit down in groups.

8. Jesus gave thanks Jesus took the 7 loaves and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples to give to the people.Jesus took the fish and gave thanks, broke them and gave to His disciples to give to the people.

10. Can 7 = 4000 ?By the end: Everyone ate and was filled.There was also 7 baskets leftover.Everyone was amazed at how Jesus Christ blessed the 7 loaves and few fish to feed 4000 men + wives + children.

11. All Glorified GodJesus saw that the people were filled and let them go back to their homes.

12. Memory Verse“It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35)

13. Pop Quiz1. Why were the people surrounding Jesus Christ?They wanted to listen to His sweet words2. What did the disciples say?There are too many people, it is Impossible for us to feed this many people3. How many loaves and how many fish were there?There were 7 loaves and few fish4. How many baskets were filled with broken pieces?7 baskets were left over 5. What is the memory verse?It is more blessed to give than to receive

14. Conclusion Christ gave us enough food to eat and be filled and happy.He can bless the very little and make it lots.This was a great miracle that shows how kind and caring Jesus Christ is to us His people.He would not let them leave without feeding them.

15. ApplicationsMake a sign of the cross before you eat and pray that Jesus may bless the food.The Lord Christ gave food to the disciples and the disciples gave food to the people…This is why we honor and respect Abona and kiss his hands. Jesus gives to Abona and Abona gives to us.