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May 3/4, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Jill Briscoe PASSAGE: Mark 6:30-44
May 3/4, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Jill Briscoe PASSAGE: Mark 6:30-44
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION:
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION:
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand 1. When the disciples returned they reported to Jesus all they had done. As Jesus has sent you out, what are you able to report that you have done for the Kingdom?
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand 1. When the disciples returned they reported to Jesus all they had done. As Jesus has sent you out, what are you able to report that you have done for the Kingdom?
2. Why does Jesus refer to these people as sheep without a shepherd? (See Isaiah 53:6 and Matthew 9:36) What does it look like to be a shepherd? (See Numbers 27:16-17 and Isaiah 23:1-4)
2. Why does Jesus refer to these people as sheep without a shepherd? (See Isaiah 53:6 and Matthew 9:36) What does it look like to be a shepherd? (See Numbers 27:16-17 and Isaiah 23:1-4)
3. How did the disciples differ from Jesus in the way they viewed the problem of feeding the 5,000?
3. How did the disciples differ from Jesus in the way they viewed the problem of feeding the 5,000?
4. The disciples had done all kinds of miracles and yet they doubted Jesus’ ability to feed the crowds. What had the disciples learned about Jesus’ authority that they were not applying? How might we be like the disciples?
4. The disciples had done all kinds of miracles and yet they doubted Jesus’ ability to feed the crowds. What had the disciples learned about Jesus’ authority that they were not applying? How might we be like the disciples?
5. Jesus had compassion on the crowds by teaching them and meeting a physical need. Where might God be calling you to meet the physical needs of those around you? (See Matthew 25:34-36)
5. Jesus had compassion on the crowds by teaching them and meeting a physical need. Where might God be calling you to meet the physical needs of those around you? (See Matthew 25:34-36)
6. Read Malachi 3:10, Exodus 16:4-5, Matthew 6:11 and Luke 6:38. How are these verses a picture of God providing for us? What can we learn about trusting him for our daily bread?
6. Read Malachi 3:10, Exodus 16:4-5, Matthew 6:11 and Luke 6:38. How are these verses a picture of God providing for us? What can we learn about trusting him for our daily bread?
7. What did Jesus do with the 5 loaves and 2 fish before the 5,000 people were fed? What do you learn about Jesus’ relationship with his Father from this miracle?
7. What did Jesus do with the 5 loaves and 2 fish before the 5,000 people were fed? What do you learn about Jesus’ relationship with his Father from this miracle?
8. What is the significance of the 12 baskets of leftovers?
8. What is the significance of the 12 baskets of leftovers?
MARK IT UP
MARK IT UP
Read the parallel passages in Matthew 14:13-21, Luke 9:10-17 and John 6:1-15. List all the lessons you see in this passage. If possible share them with someone else.
Read the parallel passages in Matthew 14:13-21, Luke 9:10-17 and John 6:1-15. List all the lessons you see in this passage. If possible share them with someone else.
BRINGING IT HOME
BRINGING IT HOME
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Can you think of an area in your life you need to yield to God in order for him to multiply it? Where do you need to trust God to provide for your needs in a miraculous way?
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Can you think of an area in your life you need to yield to God in order for him to multiply it? Where do you need to trust God to provide for your needs in a miraculous way?
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How can you look at impossible situations as opportunities for God to provide for you and show himself as King?
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How can you look at impossible situations as opportunities for God to provide for you and show himself as King?
