Bible Lesson on Jesus Feeding the 5000 for Kids
LESSON OVERVIEW
Theme: Provision & Sharing
Big Truth: Jesus multiplies what we give Him.
Key Verse: “You give them something to eat.” — Mark 6:37
Bible Story: Feeding the 5,000 — John 6:1–14; Mark 6
Pillar Focus: Power (Jesus’ miracle provision)
1) Introduction
What do you do when a huge crowd is hungry and you have only a little? That’s exactly what happened in this story! This is one of the most radical miracles Jesus has ever done. In this lesson, Kids will learn that even their small gifts, when given to Jesus, can do amazing things!
2) Game: Basket Balance Relay (Memory Verse)
Instruction: Kids! Are you ready to play a fun game? Firstly, we’re going to divide into teams, and then we are going to compete! The first team to finish gets a fun reward! Ready? Let’s dive in!
Setup: Two laundry baskets per team, lots of paper “loaves/fish” cutouts with words of the key verse on some pieces.
Play: Kids ferry items from one basket to the other on a paper plate “tray.” After a time, assemble the verse words in order and recite.
3) Praise & Worship
Instruction:
Praise: “God Is Able,” by C “I thank God” by Mavericks Worship
Worship: “Jireh” (Kids-friendly chorus)
4) Bible Story
Props Needed:
Large picnic basket or bag
5 paper “loaves” and 2 paper “fish”
Large cloth (to lay on “ground”)
12 small bags or containers to represent leftover baskets
Optional: real or plush bread and fish for visual effect
Introduction:
Begin by asking the kids:
“Have you ever had a little, but needed a lot?” Let a few kids share quick examples.Show the picnic basket and ask: “Imagine you only had this little to feed a huge crowd—what would you do?”
Transition: “Today, we are going to see how Jesus took just a little and multiplied it to bless thousands!”
Bible Story Act-Out
Set the Scene
Ask 2–3 volunteers to pretend to be disciples, and others as the crowd.
Spread the cloth to represent the hillside where the crowd sat.
Place 5 paper “loaves” and 2 paper “fish” in the basket.
The Problem
Narrate: “The crowd was hungry. The disciples said, ‘We don’t have enough!’ But Jesus said…”
Read Key Verse aloud: “You give them something to eat.”
The Miracle
Invite a child to offer the “loaves and fish” to Jesus (another volunteer or leader).
Narrate as the leader gives thanks and begins to ‘distribute’—hand out the papers, doubling them so everyone receives one.
Ask the children to watch as you create 12 extra small bags to represent leftover baskets.
Response
Narrate: “Jesus took a small gift and multiplied it—there was more than enough for everyone! And there were leftovers!”
Closing
In Jesus’ hands, your small talents, time, or kindness become miracles for others. It’s not just about what we bring, but it is about the motive of our heart. What we bring, even the little bit that we have is more than enough for Jesus!
5) Holy Spirit Activation
Give each child a small paper “loaf” and “fish.”
Ask them to place it in a basket as an offering to Jesus.
Pretend to “multiply” by distributing the papers back to all children, showing abundance.
Encourage kids to thank Jesus and shout together: “Jesus multiplies what we give Him!”
6) Small Group Questions
Why were the disciples worried in this story?
How did Jesus use the boy’s small lunch?
What does this teach us about giving what we have to God?
How can we share with others today, even if it seems small?
How does it feel to see God do something big with something small?
7) Prayer (Repeat-after-me)
Jesus, thank You for showing us that You can take what little we have and use it for great purposes. Help us to be generous and trust You with everything we offer. Teach us to share and watch You multiply our efforts. Amen.