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MAIN POINT #1: Compassion Doesn’t Wait Until I Feel Ready  

^{Matthew 14:13–14}

Compassion is not based on my , but on Jesus’ .

MAIN POINT #2: Jesus Doesn’t Dismiss the Need, He Assigns It

^{Matthew 14:15–16}

Ministry begins when I stop saying and start saying .

MAIN POINT #3: The Miracle Starts When I Let Go  

^{Matthew 14:17–19} 

Jesus only asks for what , not what . 

What I place in Jesus’ , He places under His . 

MAIN POINT #4: I’m Not Just a Believer, I’m a Distributor 

^{Matthew 14:19–21, Ephesians 4:12}  

Church is not a place to ; it’s a place to be . 

Ministry is giving Jesus, the Bread of Life, to the people me.

WARM UP

1. Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes to feed the people. If you could make food multiply, at what event would you use this newfound power, and which cuisine would you multiply?
   
   
2. Two weeks ago, we talked about identifying and praying for a “plus one,” someone you hope to bring with you to Heaven. This week, Jeff reminded us that we are called to give Jesus away. Has anything progressed or shifted in how you see or care for your “plus one” since we last talked about it?
   
   
3. What from this message or the daily videos in the app has stuck with you this week?
   
   

KNOW IT

1. Re-read Matthew 14:1-21. Is there anything you noticed hearing it a second time?
   
   
2. In Matthew 14:16, Jesus says, “You give them something to eat.” Why do you think Jesus involved the disciples instead of feeding the crowd Himself without them?
   
   
3. What stands out to you about the difference between the disciples’ perspective (“send them away”) and Jesus’ perspective?
   
   

SHARE IT

1. Jeff pointed out that every follower of Jesus is in ministry no matter what their vocation is. What is your initial reaction to that? What do you think ministry could look like in your life, job, neighborhood, and relationships, etc.? 
   
   
2. The disciples underestimated what Jesus could do with the little they had. Is there an area or situation where you tend to underestimate what God could do through you?
   
   

LIVE IT

1. When the disciples wanted to send the crowds away, Jesus told them to give them something to eat. Is there anywhere in your life where Jesus might be saying to you right now, “You give them something”?
   
   
2. The disciples didn’t think they had enough to feed the crowd. Sometimes we can feel the same way. What kinds of things (fear, busyness, tiredness, self-doubt, etc.) might keep you from stepping into ministry where you already are?