Icebreaker 

Would you rather be an Olympic gold medalist or an astronaut? 

Big Idea 

Just like the young boy with only a few loaves of bread and some fish, you and I may be the answer to someone's need. As we bring our meager offering to Jesus, He is the one who takes what we have and multiplies it. 

Key Scripture: John 6:8–13

Main Points

1. Bring the need to Jesus.

The need that day was quite vast, but Jesus' first command was simply to have the crowd sit down. We must be willing to see the needs of others and bring them to the feet of Jesus. 

2. Jesus uses you to meet the need.

Jesus took the simple offering of a young boy and multiplied it. Never underestimate the power of God to multiply your simple offering.         

3. Jesus satisfies the need.

Acts 17:25b says Jesus satisfies the need. We cannot outgive God. When Jesus fed the     five thousand, the need was not only satisfied, but he provided more than enough. When you are willing to step out in faith to meet the needs of others, God's provision for you and for that person will be more than you could ever imagine.   

Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the needs of others and unsure of where to begin?
2. Has there been a time when you felt the Lord leading you to respond to a need and or pray? What was your response?  Were you obedient? 

Challenge

Maybe you have been carrying someone else's burden and yet have no idea how to respond. Take this week as an opportunity to bring this burden to Jesus. Then get ready to testify!