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Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand (Matthew 15:29-39)

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In the account of Jesus feeding the four thousand, what concern does Jesus express regarding the crowd before performing the miracle?

That the crowd is primarily composed of gentiles, and feeding them would be unconventional.
That the crowd has been with him for three days and has nothing to eat, and they may collapse on the way if sent away hungry. (correct)
That the crowd does not have enough money to purchase food in the nearby villages.
That the crowd may cause civil unrest if they remain longer.

How do the disciples initially respond when Jesus expresses his desire to feed the crowd of four thousand?

They express doubt about where they could find enough bread in such a remote place to feed so many people. (correct)
They immediately begin collecting food from among the crowd.
They suggest asking for assistance from nearby towns.
They propose that Jesus should send the crowd away to find food themselves.

What is the significance of the crowd praising the God of Israel after witnessing Jesus's healing?

It demonstrates their anticipation of a new political leader.
It highlights their desire to return to traditional sacrificial practices.
It indicates their recognition of God's power manifested through Jesus. (correct)
It proves that they are devoted followers of the Pharisees.

After everyone had eaten and was satisfied, how many basketfuls of broken pieces were left over?

<p>Seven basketfuls, a detail that differs from the account of feeding the five thousand. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Following the feeding of the four thousand, where does Jesus go with his disciples?

<p>He goes to the vicinity of Magadan by boat. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Jesus' Healing Power

Jesus healed the lame, blind, crippled, and mute, drawing praise to God.

Feeding of the Four Thousand

Despite a remote location and limited resources (seven loaves and a few fish), Jesus miraculously fed a crowd of four thousand people, with leftovers.

Jesus' Compassion

Jesus expressed compassion for the crowd, recognizing their hunger and need after being with him for three days.

Seven Basketfuls

After feeding the four thousand, Jesus and his disciples gathered seven basketfuls of leftovers.

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Study Notes

Jesus went to the Sea of Galilee, then up a mountainside.
Great crowds brought the lame, blind, crippled, and mute to him.
Jesus healed the crowds.
The people praised the God of Israel upon witnessing the healings.
Jesus expressed compassion for the crowd who had been with him for three days without food.
The disciples questioned where they could get enough bread in the remote place to feed the crowd.
Jesus asked how many loaves they had.
The disciples had seven loaves and a few small fish.
Jesus told the crowd to sit down.
He gave thanks, broke the loaves and fish, and gave them to the disciples to distribute.
Everyone ate and was satisfied.
Seven basketfuls of broken pieces were left over.
Four thousand men, plus women and children, were fed.
Jesus sent the crowd away and went by boat to Magadan.

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