Five Loaves and Two Fish
John 6:1–14 · Tiny Bible Story for ages 2–4
Jesus goes across the sea. Many, many people follow him. Wave to Jesus!
Jesus goes up the mountain. He sits down with his friends. Climb up, up, up!
Jesus looks up. Here come so many people! Many, many, many! Wave hello to everyone!
Jesus asks Philip, “Where are we to buy bread?” So many people need food! Hmm! Where is the bread?
Philip says lots of money is not enough. Not enough bread for all! Shake your head: not enough!
Andrew says, “There is a boy here.” The boy has five loaves and two fish. Five loaves and two fish! Hold up five fingers!
Let’s count! One, two, three, four, five loaves. One, two fish. Count with me!
Jesus says, “Have the people sit down.” There is lots of grass. Everyone sits down. Sit down: plop!
Jesus takes the bread. He gives thanks to God. Five loaves and two fish! Fold your hands: thank you, God!
He gives out the bread and fish. Everyone eats as much as they want. Munch, munch! Rub your tummy: yum!
Jesus says, “Gather up the broken pieces.” Twelve baskets are full! So much left over! Count the baskets with me!
Jesus feeds them all. Everyone is full. Five loaves and two fish! Pat your full tummy.
Prayer: Thank you, God, for my food. Amen.
For grown-ups: Count five fingers for the loaves and two for the fish. Read this one before a meal or at bedtime and ask: “Who gives thanks for the food?”
The little story for ages 3–6: Jesus Feeds the 5000
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