Story 30: Jesus Feeds Five Thousand People
Comprehension Questions and Answers
- What did Jesus send his apostles to do in the villages?
*He sent them to preach and teach. [30-01]
- Why did Jesus take his apostles to the other side of the lake?
*He invited them to a quiet place to rest for a while. [30-01]
- Were Jesus and his apostles able to be alone and rest?
*No. Many people ran to the other side ahead of them. [30-02]
- What was Jesus’ attitude toward the crowd that was waiting for them?
*He had compassion towards them. [30-03]
- How did Jesus demonstrate his compassion for the people?
*He taught them and healed the sick. [30-03]
- Why did the disciples want to send the people away?
*It was late in the day and they needed to get something to eat. [30-04]
- Why were the disciples unable to feed all the people?
*They only had five loaves of bread and two small fish. [30-05]
- What did Jesus do with the five loaves of bread and the two fish?
*He thanked God for the food and broke it into pieces for his disciples to give to the people. [30-07], [30-08]
- How many people ate and were satisfied from the food?
*Five thousand men, not counting the women and children. [30-03]
- How much food was left over after everyone had eaten?
*Twelve baskets full. [30-09]
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