Sunday School - Twelve Take Home Boxes

June 15, 2025

Series 1: Jesus Ministers through Us

Twelve Take-Home Boxes

lesson 1.2

FOCUS VERSES

Mark 6:40–41

40 And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

41 And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.

LESSON TEXT

Mark 6:30–44

TRUTH ABOUT GOD

God wants to involve us when He works miracles.

TRUTH FOR MY LIFE

I will serve God and allow Him to minister to others through me.

Thinking about Last Week:

Have students refer to their Daily Devotional Guide to answer the following questions:

1. What most affected you as you read through the Lesson Text and the Biblical Insights?

2. How did it shape your prayers and thoughts throughout the week?

3. Do you feel you grew closer to the Lord this past week? Why or why not?

TEACHING OUTLINE

Icebreaker: Do you ask for a box to take home leftovers, or do you leave them at the restaurant?

Lesson Connection: Share the Lesson Connection.

      I.    THE NEED

A.  The Disciples Returned from Their Missionary Journeys, and a Hungry Multitude Gathered

B.   The Disciples Gave Jesus What They Had

» What are you willing to give to Jesus? What talents, finances, or other assets can you give to Jesus for Him to bless?

C.   I Will Give Whatever I Have to Jesus

» How can we ever reach the population of the world? What will it take to reach them with the gospel?

» When have you seen sacrificial giving that exceeded all expectations?

II.  THE MIRACLE

A.  Jesus Involved His Disciples in Serving the Multitude

B.   Jesus Multiplied the Bread and Fish as They Served

C.   I Will Trust Jesus Even When I Do Not Understand His Ways

» What simple things does God ask of us that often result in tremendous outcomes?

      III. THE MIRACLE AFTER THE MIRACLE

A.  Twelve Baskets Were Left Over

B.   God Rewards Those Who Serve

C.   I Will Serve God and Allow Him to Minister to Others through Me

» What are some ways we have been rewarded in our service for Christ?