How Many Loaves Do You Have?

Mat 15:29-16:12

Key Verse 15:34

“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.”

Read verses 29-31. Where did Jesus go from there? Describe the crowds and his ministry to them. How did the people respond?

Read verses 32-39. Jesus had compassion on the crowds, so what did he want to do? What was the disciples’ problem? What did Jesus ask them?  How is this event similar to a previous event? Different?

Read verses 1-4. Who came to Jesus?  Why did they ask for a sign? When had a similar thing happened? (12:38-40)

Look at verses 2-4 again. Why should the religious leaders not need for Jesus to show them a sign? What did Jesus say about that generation? What sign did he promise? (Compare 12:38-40) Why did he call them wicked and adulterous?

Read verses 5-7. Where did Jesus and his disciples go? What were the disciples worried about? What did Jesus warn them about? What did they think he meant? Why?

Read verses 8-12. How did Jesus rebuke them? Why did he say that they had a lack of faith?  What must they understand in this case?  What should the disciples remember?

What is the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees? Why does Jesus compare their teaching to yeast? How can we guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees?