I Am The Bread Of Life Craft
Introduction
The "I Am the Bread of Life" craft is a fun and creative way for children to learn about one of Jesus' most famous miracles. In this craft, children will create their own loaves of bread and learn about how Jesus fed the five thousand with just five loaves and two fish. This craft is perfect for Sunday School or Vacation Bible School activities.
Materials Needed
To make this craft, you will need the following materials:
- All-purpose flour
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
- Warm water
- Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Paintbrush
- Food coloring
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your own "I Am the Bread of Life" craft:
- In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of flour, 1 tablespoon of yeast, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Add 1 cup of warm water to the bowl and mix until the dough forms.
- Add another 1 1/2 cups of flour to the bowl and mix until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into five equal parts and form them into loaves.
- Place the loaves on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the bread is baking, mix together a few drops of food coloring with water to create different colors.
- Once the bread is done baking, let it cool for a few minutes.
- Using a paintbrush, paint different designs and shapes onto the bread using the colored water.
Story of Jesus Feeding the Five Thousand
The "I Am the Bread of Life" craft is based on the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand. This miracle is recorded in all four gospels (Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, and John 6:1-15). According to the story, Jesus was preaching to a large crowd of people when he realized they were hungry. He asked his disciples to find food for the people, but they only had five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus took the bread and fish, blessed them, and distributed them to the crowd. Miraculously, everyone was fed and there were even leftovers.
Discussion Questions
After making the "I Am the Bread of Life" craft, use these discussion questions to help children understand the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand:
- How do you think the people felt when they saw Jesus perform this miracle?
- Why do you think Jesus chose to perform this miracle?
- What does this story teach us about the power of faith?
- How can we apply the lessons from this story to our own lives?
Conclusion
The "I Am the Bread of Life" craft is a great way for children to learn about the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand. By creating their own loaves of bread and discussing the meaning behind the miracle, children can gain a deeper understanding of the power of faith and the importance of sharing with others.