Jesus' Miracle of the Loaves and Fish

JESUS FEEDS THE MULTITUDE —Scripture: John 6:1–14; Matthew 14:13–21 Crowds of people

followed Jesus everywhere He went. They had seen Him heal the sick, comfort the hurting,

and teach with a kindness and wisdom no one else had. One day, Jesus crossed the

Sea of Galilee with His disciples and went up a hillside. Even there, far from the towns,

a huge crowd followed Him—thousands of men, women, and children.

Jesus looked at the people and felt deep compassion for them. They had walked

a long way just to hear Him teach and be near Him. The sun was beginning to set,

and everyone was tired and hungry. Jesus turned to His disciple Philip and asked,