The Miracles of Jesus | Week 7 | Multiplication God’s Way | Pastor John Decker
Key Verses
1. Luke 9:16-17 (NIV) – “Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.”
2. Malachi 3:10 (NIV) – “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”
3. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (NIV) – “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
4. Proverbs 10:22 (NIV) – “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.”
5. James 1:17 (NIV) – “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
Questions
1. What stood out to you the most from the sermon about the miracle of feeding the 5,000?
2. How do you understand the concept of being a steward of God’s resources?
3. Can you share a personal experience where you saw God’s provision in your life?
4. What does sacrificial generosity mean to you, and how can you practice it in your daily life?
5. How do you feel about the principle of tithing and giving offerings? Have you experienced any challenges or blessings in this area?
6. Why do you think Jesus emphasized giving away what we have in order to see it multiply?
7. How can we apply the principle of “giving it away” in our community and church?
8. What steps can you take this week to trust God more with your finances and resources?
Life Application
This week, challenge yourself to practice sacrificial generosity. Identify one area in your life where you can give more—whether it’s your time, talents, or finances—and offer it to God first. Trust Him to bless and multiply it for His kingdom. Reflect on how this act of giving impacts your faith and the lives of those around you.