1. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand

2. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand Kingdom of heaven

3. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand Kingdom of heaven It has small beginnings It’s worth giving up everything for God’s grace is abundant

4. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand Kingdom of heaven has already come, in and through Jesus Christ.

5. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand Kingdom of heaven has already come, in and through Jesus Christ. Matthew 12:28 “No, it is not Beelzebul, but God's Spirit, who gives me the power to drive out demons, which proves that the Kingdom of God has already come upon you.”

6. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand Gives us an image of the “Kingdom of heaven”

7. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand Reveals God’s abundant provision Reveals disciples as ‘apprentice’

8. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand V13 When Jesus heard the news about John, he left there in a boat and went to a lonely place by himself. The people heard about it, and so they left their towns and followed him by land

9. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand V14 Jesus got out of the boat, and when he saw the large crowd, his heart was filled with pity (compassion) for them

10. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion V14 Jesus got out of the boat, and when he saw the large crowd, his heart was filled with pity (compassion) for them

11. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion We must have hearts full of compassion V14 Jesus got out of the boat, and when he saw the large crowd, his heart was filled with pity (compassion) for them

12. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion We must have hearts full of compassion So read the Scriptures V14 Jesus got out of the boat, and when he saw the large crowd, his heart was filled with pity (compassion) for them

13. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion We must have hearts full of compassion V14 Jesus got out of the boat, and when he saw the large crowd, his heart was filled with pity (compassion) for them, and he healed their sick.

14. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion We must have hearts full of compassion Pray for their healing V14 Jesus got out of the boat, and when he saw the large crowd, his heart was filled with pity (compassion) for them, and he healed their sick.

15. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion 16b…“You yourselves give them something to eat! 17 “All we have here are five loaves and two fish,” they replied.18 “Then bring them here to me,” Jesus said.

16. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion 2.God provides through the ‘little’ we have to offer 16b…“You yourselves give them something to eat! 17 “All we have here are five loaves and two fish,” they replied.18 “Then bring them here to me,” Jesus said.

17. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion 2.God provides through the ‘little’ we have to offer Responsibility to feed others 16b…“You yourselves give them something to eat! 17 “All we have here are five loaves and two fish,” they replied.18 “Then bring them here to me,” Jesus said.

18. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion 2.God provides through the ‘little’ we have to offer Responsibility to feed others Jesus work miracles through the little we have 16b…“You yourselves give them something to eat! 17 “All we have here are five loaves and two fish,” they replied.18 “Then bring them here to me,” Jesus said.

19. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion 2.God provides through the ‘little’ we have to offer 19b. He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people

20. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion 2.God provides through the ‘little’ we have to offer 3.God’s provision flows through the breaking of the loaves 19b. He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people

21. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion 2.God provides through the ‘little’ we have to offer 3.God’s provision flows through the breaking of the loaves One must learn to share and part with what’s ours 19b. He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people

22. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion 2.God provides through the ‘little’ we have to offer 3.God’s provision flows through the breaking of the loaves 20 Everyone ate and had enough. Then the disciples took up twelve baskets full of what was left over.

23. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion 2.God provides through the ‘little’ we have to offer 3.God’s provision flows through the breaking of the loaves God provides abundantly 20 Everyone ate and had enough. Then the disciples took up twelve baskets full of what was left over.

24. Matthew 14:13 – 21 The feeding of the five thousand 1.Our God is full of compassion 2.God provides through the ‘little’ we have to offer 3.God’s provision flows through the breaking of the loaves God provides abundantly