The Generous Fisherman - Jesus Feeds the 5,000

Simon the fisherman is known for giving extra fish to customers. When a couple of girls become curious about this, he explains how Jesus made tons of food out of almost nothing.

Jesus understood the daily need for food that every person experiences. He felt this himself while he was in the wilderness. He took care of the practical needs of the crowd in a miraculous way.

This story follows John 6:1–14 with a few additions from parallel stories in Matthew 14:13–21, Mark 6:32–44, and Luke 9:10–17. This miracle is one of the few that is recorded in all four gospels. Each account tells the story differently, but all the details fit together.

Questions to Consider:

1. How would you feel if you had seen Jesus multiplying the bread and fish that day?
2. How do you think the miracle affected the little boy’s belief in Jesus?
3. If Jesus can use the little boy’s two fish to feed 5,000 people, how could he use what little you have to do something for others?
4. Do you think Jesus can do great things for others through you?