"Go and see how many loaves you have," He told them. And after checking, they said, "Five--and two fish." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 6:38? 2. How does Mark 6:38 demonstrate Jesus' awareness of our needs? 3. What can we learn about stewardship from "five loaves and two fish"? 4. How does Mark 6:38 connect to God's provision in Exodus 16? 5. How can we trust God with our limited resources today? 6. What steps can we take to recognize and utilize our resources for others? 7. How does Mark 6:38 challenge our understanding of God's provision in times of scarcity? 8. What historical evidence supports the miraculous feeding described in Mark 6:38? 9. How does Mark 6:38 illustrate Jesus' compassion and leadership? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 6? 11. How does the law of conservation of mass contradict the multiplication of loaves and fish? 12. Why do the accounts of the same miracle differ between Matthew 14 and the other Gospels, possibly indicating inconsistencies? 13. John 6:5-13: How can the feeding of thousands with just five loaves and two fish be accepted without historical or scientific evidence for a large-scale miracle event? 14. In Matthew 14:15-21, how can five loaves and two fish realistically feed thousands of people? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jesus' question, "How many loaves do you have?" challenge us to assess our own resources and trust in God's provision?2. In what ways does the miracle of feeding the five thousand encourage us to offer our seemingly small gifts to God? 3. How can we apply the principle of "going and seeing" in our daily lives when faced with challenges or needs? 4. What parallels can we draw between this miracle and God's provision for the Israelites in the wilderness? 5. How does this passage encourage us to foster a spirit of community and sharing within our own church or community groups?1. Why do you think the people of Nazareth had such difficulty accepting Jesus as a prophet? 2. What does the rejection Jesus experienced in His hometown tell you about the nature of belief and unbelief? 3. How does the sending out of the twelve apostles reveal about Jesus' faith in His followers? 4. How can you apply Jesus' instructions to His disciples to your own evangelism efforts? 5. In what ways does the account of John the Baptist's death remind you of the potential cost of discipleship? 6. How does Herod's reaction to Jesus' ministry reveal the power of a guilty conscience? 7. What lessons can we learn from the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand about God's provision? 8. How might the disciples have felt when they saw Jesus walking on water? 9. What does Jesus' calming of the wind and waves reveal about His divine authority? 10. How does the people's reaction to Jesus' miracles in Gennesaret contrast with the response He received in Nazareth? 11. How can you maintain your faith in God's provision when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges? 12. What role does faith play in your understanding of who Jesus is? 13. How can you encourage faith and discourage unbelief in your life and in your community? 14. How does the disciples' ministry inspire you to serve others? 15. What strategies can you employ to cope with rejection when you share your faith? 16. What practical steps can you take to rely on God's provision in your life? 17. How does Jesus' authority over nature inspire you in times of fear and uncertainty? 18. How does the account of Jesus feeding the five thousand inform your understanding of compassion and generosity? 19. How does Herod's actions caution you against making rash promises? 20. How can you mirror Jesus' courage and faith when facing challenging or perilous situations? Links Mark 6:38 NIVMark 6:38 NLT Mark 6:38 ESV Mark 6:38 NASB Mark 6:38 KJV Mark 6:38 Commentaries Bible Hub |



