A Study of Matthew 14:13-21
Note: Inductive Bible Study asks these questions
What does the text say? (Observation)
What is the text saying? (Interpretation)
What says the text? (Application)
- What does the text say?
Observe – What is happening? Who? Where? When? Why do the events occur?
Context (Matthew 14:1-12) Emotions? Spiritual conflict? Demands of ministry?
Compare Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13
- What is the text saying?
Consider:
What is Jesus’ attitude toward the needs of the people?
What problem did Jesus present to his disciples?
What were the keys to solving the problem?
What were the results as the disciples responded to Jesus’ guidance?
- What says the text?
As we relate to the need to nurture (feed) those to whom we minister…
What is our response to Jesus’ statement, “They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!”
