Daily Meditation

For personal quiet time, family devotions or small group discussion

Memory Verse

Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.  For the battle is not yours, but God's.  2 Chronicles 20:15

Monday - Begin the day in prayer; Meditate on the memory verse.
Read Mark 6:30-34. List all the actions of the disciples in these verses.

How would these same things be helpful for you to practice in your life?

How might you apply Jesus’ instruction in verse 31 to your life?

 When have you sought Jesus with the same enthusiasm as the people in verse 33?

Tuesday - Begin the day in prayer; Meditate on the memory verse.
Read Mark 6:35-38. What is the difference between the way the disciples viewed the crowd and the way Jesus viewed the crowd?

 How have you been tempted to view situations or people in the same way the disciples viewed them?

 In verse 37, why do you think Jesus asked Philip to supply the need? What does his reply to Jesus reveal?

Wednesday - Begin the day in prayer; Meditate on the memory verse.
Read Mark 6:39-44. What must take place in our hearts before Jesus can multiply what we have?

What is significant about the twelve basketfuls of leftover bread and fish?

Thursday - Begin the day in prayer; Meditate on the memory verse.
Read John 6:1-15. What additional observations do you see in this passage when compared with Mark’s account?

How does verse 6 encourage your faith?

 Write about a time when you felt you only had something small to offer, yet God used it in a big way. How has this changed your view of what you have to offer to God?

 Friday - Begin the day in prayer; Meditate on the memory verse.
Read Luke 21:1-4. How does this widow set the same example as the boy who offered his sack lunch?

 Weekend - Begin the day in prayer; Meditate on the memory verse.
What characteristics of Jesus do you see in this week’s study?

 Personal Reflection & Application
From this study, what has God done through you that, in turn, would bless Him?

Pray for friends and family who need to taste the bread of life Jesus offers.