Matthew 16:9

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

ألَمْ تُدرِكُوا بَعْدُ؟ ألا تَذكُرُونَ الأرغِفَةَ الخَمسَةَ لِلخَمسَةِ آلافٍ، وَكَمْ سَلَّةً جَمَعْتُمْ مِنَ الكِسَرِ؟

What Does This Mean?

In Matthew 16:9, Jesus is speaking to his disciples, reminding them of the miracle where he fed five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and how they collected leftovers in baskets afterward. He's questioning why they don't understand or remember this.

Explained for Children

Imagine you had a small bag of candy that somehow became enough for all your friends at school, and there was still some left over. Jesus is asking his friends if they can remember such a magical moment when he did something similar with bread.

Historical Background

This verse comes from the Gospel of Matthew, written by an anonymous author around 80-90 AD for a community of Jewish Christians. It reflects Jesus' teachings and miracles in a context where understanding his power was crucial for faith and discipleship.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this can be seen as a reminder to trust that our resources might be greater than we think when guided by faith. For instance, if you're worried about not having enough money for groceries, remember how Jesus multiplied the loaves and use it as motivation to seek creative solutions.

Topics

• faith
• miracles
• Jesus' teachings
• trust
• abundance
• discipleship

Related Verses

• Mark 8:19
• John 6:26-34
• Exodus 16:17-20
• Luke 9:12-17
• Matthew 14:15-21

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jesus ask this question?

Jesus was emphasizing the importance of understanding and remembering miracles as signs of his power, encouraging faith and deeper understanding among his disciples.

What should we remember from this verse?

We should remember that God's resources are abundant and often beyond what we can see or understand, just like the multiplication of bread in the feeding miracle.

How does this relate to our daily lives?

This teaches us to trust in divine provision even when circumstances seem dire, believing that God's resources are sufficient for all needs.

What is the significance of 'baskets' mentioned here?

The baskets symbolize the leftover abundance from a miraculous event, reminding us of God’s capacity to provide more than what we need and use leftovers as further signs of his power.