1. Where was Jesus when the feeding of the 5000 took place? What does it tell us about how popular Jesus became at this time?

2. This is the only miracle recorded in all four gospels. What do you think is the significance of that?

3. Why did Jesus choose to use the five loaves and two fish to feed the 5000? Why couldn't he just feed them from nothing?

4. What is the significance of having 12 baskets left over? Why not make just enough to feed the 5000?