Sharing

Sharing and generosity lessons for kids

A boy with five small barley loaves and two fish gave Jesus everything he had. These lessons, videos and printables help kids see that what they share, however small, matters to God.

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Barley? The Detail in the Five Loaves

1:09

No Spoons? The Shared Bowl

1:11

14:03

What Did People Actually Eat in Jesus's Time?

What Did People Eat?

Sharing object lessons

John 6:1-14, 35

Bread of Life Object Lesson: Five Barley Loaves

Jesus can do great things with the little we give him, and he is the bread that satisfies forever.

10 minutes

Coloring pages

Bread Day Coloring Page

Free PDF

Background reading

Food in Bible times

What Did Jesus Eat? Food in Jesus's Day

What did Jesus eat? Bread, lentils, figs, olive oil and fish, with meat only at feasts. A sourced guide to food in Jesus's day for teachers and families.