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Jesus Fed a Crowd (Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9; John 6)

Dear families,

The feeding of the 5,000 is the only public miracle, other than Jesus’ resurrection, recorded in all four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. We should pause and ask, “Why this one? What about this miracle made it so unforgettable that no Gospel writer could leave it out?”

We can get a clue toward the importance of the miracle through its framing in the book of Luke. The miracle sits between two key questions: “Who is this?” (Luke 9:9), asked by a bewildered and disturbed King Herod, and “Who do you say that I am?” (Luke 9:20), asked by Jesus of His disciples immediately following the miracle.

Throughout the book of Luke, Jesus declares important truths during meals. From the dinners at Pharisees’ houses to the last supper, meals in the book of Luke often carry significant meaning. And this miracle of feeding the 5,000 is no different. It’s not just a moment of compassion—it’s a moment of revelation and foreshadowing. It’s the answer to the questions posed by Herod and Jesus Himself.

It’s fitting that Luke ends the section with Peter’s declaration: “You are the Christ of God.” That’s where every true encounter with Jesus should lead. The one who takes, blesses, breaks, and gives is not merely a miracle-worker. He is the Messiah—the one who fills us, sustains us, and saves us. And when we recognize Him as such, our only right response is the same as Peter’s worship and confession declaring, “You are the Christ.”

This week, lead the kids in your care to be ready to answer the question, “Who is Jesus,” by recognizing Him as Messiah and Lord

Check out The Gospel Project At Home for resources designed to help you lead a family worship experience as well as suggestions for morning and evening prayer times and family activities. 


FAMILY TALKING POINTS

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

• Preschool: Jesus miraculously fed a crowd of people with five loaves and 
   two fish.
• Kids: Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fish.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is God’s Son. He gives us life forever!
• Younger Preschool: Jesus fed many people with little food. Jesus is God’s Son. He gives us life forever!
• Older Preschool: Jesus fed thousands with just a little food to show He is God’s Son. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He gives us everything we need, including forgiveness of sin and life with God forever.
• Kids: Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. This miracle showed that He is God’s Son. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He meets our greatest need—not just for food, but for forgiveness and eternal life with God.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

• Younger Preschool: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
• Older Preschool: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
• Kids: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus said, “I am the promise of life forever. Believe in me, and you will live.” John 11:25
• Younger Preschool: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25 
• Older Preschool: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25
• Kids: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

** Next week: Jesus Walked on Water (Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 6)

Kingdom Kids / Crossroads Team