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Matthew 14 · Grade 5

The Shepherd Who Provides

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Matthew 14 contrasts two kings and two feasts. King Herod, at a birthday banquet full of pride, made a foolish oath and had John the Baptist killed. Jesus, the true King, hosted a meal in the wilderness out of compassion, and He fed the hungry.

The feeding of the five thousand recalls God feeding Israel with manna in the wilderness and points ahead to the Last Supper: Jesus took the bread, gave thanks, broke it and gave it. He involved His disciples: "You give them something to eat." They learned that what they lacked, He would supply. The twelve baskets left over showed that His provision overflows.

Walking on the sea reveals even more. In the Old Testament, God alone treads on the waves of the sea. When Jesus says, "It is I," He uses words that echo God's name, "I AM." Peter's brief walk shows both faith and fear. Even when he doubted, Jesus saved him. The episode ends with worship: "You are truly the Son of God!" Back on shore, all who touched the fringe of His garment were made whole.

Show What You Know

  1. How do Herod's banquet and Jesus' meal contrast?

  2. What Old Testament event does the feeding of the five thousand recall?

  3. What future event does Jesus' taking, blessing and breaking bread point to?

  4. Why is Jesus walking on the sea significant?

  5. How did Jesus respond when Peter doubted?

Crossword

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Across

  1. How many baskets were left over.
  2. He began to sink when he saw the wind.

Down

  1. How many loaves they had.
  2. Jesus looked up to ____ and blessed the bread.
  3. How many fish they had.
  4. Jesus went up the mountain to ____.

Think About It

  1. The disciples felt they had too little. When have you felt you had too little to help? How does this story speak to that?

  2. Peter had real faith and real doubt. How does it comfort you that Jesus caught him?

Memory Verse

Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly the Son of God!”

Matthew 14:33 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Jesus fed thousands with five loaves. What small thing could you offer Him to use?
  • How can you care for others even when you are sad?
  • What is one specific way you could live out this chapter this week?

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