YOU GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT

Matthew 14:13-21
Key Verse: 14:16

    "Jesus replied, 'They do not need to go away. You give them
     something to eat.'"

 
1. Read verse 13. When Jesus heard of John's tragic death, what did he
   do? Why did he need to be alone with his disciples? What did the
   crowds who followed Jesus do? Why?

2. Read verse 14. What did Jesus find when he landed? How did he regard
   the crowd? What did he do for them? How does he show himself to be
   different from most people?

3. Read verse 15. Why was the disciples' suggestion reasonable common
   sense? What does this reveal about them?

4. Read verses 16-17. What was Jesus' response? How was Jesus teaching
   them to have faith in God? How was he teaching them to have a sense
   of responsibility?

5. Read verses 18-21. What did Jesus and the disciples do? How did
   Jesus teach his disciples a coworking spirit? In what way were these
   lessons preparation for the task of world evangelization?