Jesus Feeds the Crowds: Matthew 14

Even though Jesus was trying to find a solitary place, the crowd still followed him. When Jesus saw the large crowd assembled, he... (Matthew 14: 14)

• had compassion on them and told them nicely to go home.

• had compassion on them and healed their sick.

• quickly healed their sick and sent them home.

• became angry and asked them to give him some time alone.

Why did the disciples want to send the crowd away when evening was approaching? (Matthew 14: 15)

• They had no where to sleep.

• It was dangerous to walk back in the dark.

• They needed to go buy food.

• There was no wood to cook food.

When Jesus tells the disciples to give the crowd something to eat, what do the disciples say in response? (Matthew 14: 17)

Reorder the events to the order in which they happened. (Matthew 14: 13-17)

• The crowd followed Jesus on foot from the towns.

• Jesus tells the disciples to feed the crowd.

• Jesus withdrew by boat to a solitary place.

• The disciples say that they only have a few fish and a little bread.

• The disciples tell Jesus that it is getting late and to dismiss the crowd.

Reorder the events to the order in which they happened. (Matthew 14: 18-)

• Jesus gave the loaves to the disciples, who then gave them to the people.

• Jesus tells the people to sit down on the grass.

• Everyone ate and was satisfied.

• The disciples picked up the leftovers into baskets.

• Jesus took the the loaves and fishes, looked up to heaven, gave thanks, and broke the loaves.

How many full baskets of leftovers did the disciples pick up?

• 12

• 2

• 5

• 10

Besides the women and children, about how many men were fed?

• 100

• 500

• 1000

• 5000

Read the side note for Mt. 14: 20. What is the Jewish tradition which Jesus is respecting?