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Watch the Bible story video or read Mark 8:1-10 from the Bible.

What’s the biggest cheeseburger you’ve ever seen? If you visit Mallie’s Sports Grill in Michigan, be sure to check out their 60kg (!!) cheeseburger. It comes with beef patties, bacon, cheese, and pickles—all stuffed between a 22kg bun! That burger might be enough to feed most of the families in your church!

The miracle of Jesus feeding a huge crowd of people is a great display of His power. He fed thousands of people with just seven loaves and a few fish—and they had plenty of food leftover! But this miracle was also a great display of Jesus’ love.

Jesus saw the people’s physical need of hunger. He saw how it might keep them from hearing His teaching and believing in Him as the Messiah. So, Jesus provided for their needs. On the cross, Jesus provided for our greatest need. Sin keeps us from enjoying a relationship with God, so Jesus willingly sacrificed His own life to save all who believe in Him. This is the greatest demonstration of His love.

By feeding the crowd, Jesus provided for the physical needs of the people. Later, Jesus called Himself the bread of life. (John 6:35) Only Jesus can satisfy our souls forever by providing forgiveness, peace with God, and eternal life.

Pray: Jesus, You are the Miracle Worker. You have healed the sick, made the blind to see, and fed thousands with just loaves and fish. We see Your power through these miracles, but more importantly we see Your love for the people who received these miracles. Thank You for giving Your life to provide salvation to all who believe in You. Amen.

FOR FUN THIS WEEK

Pick a night this week to let kids choose or make the family dinner. Allow them to pick the menu, shop for groceries (and perhaps, prepare the meal). While enjoying the meal, talk about the work that went into preparing the meal and how it was a sign of their love for the family. Remind kids that Jesus’ miracles are not only a display of His power, but also a display of His love. He performed those miracles because He loved the people who needed His help.

PRAYING TOGETHER THROUGHOUT THE WEEK

  • Thank God for meeting the needs of your family. What are some of the everyday needs He has met? How has God met unexpected needs?
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