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Messiah’s Compassion Matthew 9:35-38

Messiah’s Compassion Matthew 9:35-38. Compassion. God’s compassion through the Messiah, Micah 7:18-20 “to have pity, a feeling of distress through the ills of others...to be moved as to one’s inwards…to have mercy...to show kindness” (Vine). Compassion.

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Messiah’s Compassion Matthew 9:35-38

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  1. Messiah’s CompassionMatthew 9:35-38

  2. Compassion • God’s compassion through the Messiah, Micah 7:18-20 • “to have pity, a feeling of distress through the ills of others...to be moved as to one’s inwards…to have mercy...to show kindness” (Vine)

  3. Compassion • “The inward feeling of compassion which abides in the heart” (Thayer) • It prompts a corresponding action, Hebrews 4:15 • Heart of compassion, Col. 3:12 • Jesus, Matthew 9:35-38

  4. Compassion in Preaching Matthew 9:35 • Preaching truth expresses God’s compassion for mankind, Mk. 6:34 • Power and wisdom,1 Cor. 1:18-25 • Warnings,2 Tim. 4:1-5 (Mk. 1:14-15) • To be mature in Christ,Col. 1:24-29

  5. Compassion in Miracles Matthew 9:35 (Acts 10:38) • Jesus deeply touched by tragedies of life people face • His miracles: • Proved He is Messiah, John 5:36 • Showed His compassion (Matt. 14:14; 15:32) • Effect: Drawing and confirming

  6. MOTIVE -Called them, Matt. 20:32-33 -Stretched -- touched, Mark 1:40-41 Do not weep, Luke 7:13 EFFECT -Sight; followed, Matt. 20:33-34 -Proclaimed much, Mark 1:45 -Fear, glorified God, report went out, Luke 7:16-17 Compassion in Miracles Matthew 9:35 (Acts 10:38)

  7. Compassion in Miracles Matthew 9:35 (Acts 10:38) • Motive of compassion compels us to help relieve the suffering • Love neighbor as self,Luke 10:33-34 • Expression of faith,James 2:14-16 • Love of God imitated,1 John 3:17-18

  8. Compassion for the Lost Matthew 9:36-38 • Because of what sin does, Matt. 9:36 • Weary,Matt. 11:28; Gal. 6:1 • Scattered,Jno. 14:6; 8:12; 10:11 • Jesus was always aware of the harvest, Matt. 9:37 • There are souls to save,John 4:35 (Matt. 18:12-14)

  9. Compassion for the Lost Matthew 9:36-38 • We must be compassionate toward the lost, Matt. 9:38 • Prayerful workers(Rom. 10:1; 2 Ths. 3:1; 1 Tim. 2:1) • Give light through the gospel, Acts 26:18

  10. Compassion for the Lost Matthew 9:36-38 • We must be compassionate toward the lost, Matt. 9:38 • Help and show kindness, Jude 22 • Be forgiving as God is, Matt. 18:27, 33, 35 • Because we also need compassion! Matt. 9:11-13

  11. Compassion • God’s compassion has made our spiritual healing possible, Micah 7:18-19; Titus 3:4-5 • Jesus is the embodiment of God’s compassion • His preaching, miracles and work to save the lost

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