2025 Study of Matthew’s Gospel

YOU GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT

Matthew 14:13-21

Key Verses 14:16

1. What connection do you see between John’s death and Jesus’ withdrawal (13a, 1-12)? How did the crowds respond when they heard that Jesus was going to a solitary place by boat (13b)? What did Jesus feel and do when He saw the large crowd (14)? What does Jesus’ compassion toward the crowd teach us about His heart for people?
2. What did the disciples suggest as evening approached (15)? How did Jesus respond to the disciples’ suggestion (16)? Why do you think Jesus told the disciples, “You give them something to eat”?
3. What resources did the disciples have (17)? What steps did Jesus take before the food was distributed (18-19)? Why did Jesus have the disciples take part in this work?
4. What was the result of the miracle in terms of the crowd’s satisfaction and the leftovers (20–21)? What “five loaves and two fish” has God placed in your life that He could multiply for His kingdom?