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There is a lad here…

There is a lad here…. The Characters:—. The Disciples including— Andrew The crowd The lad and Jesus. The Disciples—. …had already seen a number of miracles …had seen Jesus dealing with a number of people …had seen Jesus challenging the status quo

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There is a lad here…

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  1. There is a lad here…

  2. The Characters:— • The Disciples including— • Andrew • The crowd • The lad and • Jesus

  3. The Disciples— • …had already seen a number of miracles • …had seen Jesus dealing with a number of people • …had seen Jesus challenging the status quo • …had heard Jesus speaking words of life & hope

  4. and Andrew… • …was already bringing people to Jesus (ch 1 v 42) • …saw partly the potential in the lad’s lunch

  5. The crowd… • …had a spiritual hunger • …had a greater hunger for miracles • …and an even greater physical hunger!

  6. The lad… • …did he start by thinking, “Well, I’m all right!”? • …must have spoken to one of the Disciples • …was willing to trust Jesus • …believed that much could come from very little

  7. and Jesus… • …saw the need • …had compassion • …saw the potential in the lad’s resources • …gave thanks • …met the need

  8. The Characters:— • The Disciples including— • Andrew • The crowd • The lad and • Jesus • and ourselves?

  9. The way ahead? • Esther—came from nothing, but God used her to protect His people. • The lad—insignificant in the crowd’s eyes, but Jesus used his gift to meet their needs. • Each of us—what part can I play in Avery Hill’s work in the Kingdom of God in our area? • Don’t despise your own gifts! 2 Timothy 1 v 6 & 7 and Romans 12—present ourselves as living sacrifices

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