Miracle Meal Story in John 6

Story Walkthrough

Good Shepherd (1-4) – A crowd followed Jesus across a lake. They wanted to be near Jesus, because he healed their sick and taught about Yahweh’s Kingdom.

Drawings: Jesus (man & cross) was a good leader (staff) who taught about God’s Kingdom (flag & crown).

Generous Boy (5-9) – Jesus tested his disciples, asking them how they could feed the crowd. It would cost a fortune. One boy offered his fish & bread lunch.

Drawings: A boy (boy) offered his lunch (sack) to the disciples (man & flame) to help feed the crowd.

Feeding Thousands (10-13) – Jesus blessed the boy’s lunch. The disciples distributed the food, and everyone ate what they wanted: 5,000 men and their families!

Drawings: Jesus multiplied the two fish and five loaves (fish & bread) through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Obvious Messiah (14-15) – It was obvious that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. They tried to force Jesus to become their king, but Jesus hid himself from them.

Drawings: The crowds believed (man & faith), but Jesus (man & cross) rejected the kingship (crown).

Discipleship Activities

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.
• Practice telling the story with the drawings.
• Create your own drawings to illustrate the story.
• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal his wisdom.
• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?
• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.
• Make disciples. Teach others how to hear the Spirit.

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