Discussion Questions
Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}
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What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without eating? When you’re really hungry and tired, how do you act toward other people? How did tired and hungry Jesus act when the crowd surrounded him and the disciples?
Takeaway
Jesus is compassionate and cares for our needs.
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Where have we seen God provide food in the Bible? How much food would it take to satisfy five thousand men, plus women and children? How much food was Jesus given to feed that many people? And what was he able to do with it that no one else could? Why?
Takeaway
Jesus, the promised King, provides food that satisfies.
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How did Satan tempt Jesus when he was starving? What did Jesus tell Satan was more important than food? What do you and I need more than food? If Jesus is the bread of life, what should we do to be satisfied by him?
Takeaway
Jesus is the bread of life and anyone who comes to him and believes in him will be satisfied.
