Five Loaves and Two Fish

John 6:1–14 · 5 min read · Ages 4–9

A huge crowd followed Jesus up a grassy hill to listen to him. They stayed so long that everyone's stomach started to growl.

"How can we feed all these people?" Jesus's friends asked. There were more than five thousand!

A boy stepped forward with his lunch: five small loaves and two small fish. It didn't seem like much at all.

Jesus took the lunch, looked up to heaven, and thanked God. Then he began breaking the bread — and there was still more, and more, and more.

Everyone ate until they were full, and twelve baskets were left over. One small gift, given with gratitude, became more than enough.

« Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. »

Psalm 107:1

What we learn 💡

What we have might seem small. Given with a thankful heart, it becomes enough — and more.

Three questions. Take your time!

1. What was in the boy's lunch?

2. What did Jesus do before sharing the food?

3. How many baskets were left over?

The Gratitude Basket

Decorate a small box or basket. Each night, slip in a paper with something you're thankful for. Read them together on Sunday.

A basket of bread and two fish on a green hillside, with a crowd sitting in the sun.