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The Compassion of a Disciple Matthew 9:35-38

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The Compassion of a Disciple Matthew 9:35-38

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  1. The Compassion of a Disciple Matthew 9:35-38

  2. 35Then Jesus went to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. 36 When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:35-36

  3. 37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. 38 Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38

  4. Jesus went (v. 35) • Jesus had one method in reaching people: He "went out" after people. • This same method is given to us. • Matthew 28:19-20 • John 20:21 • Acts 1:8 • Matthew 22:9

  5. Jesus saw (v. 36a) • Jesus "saw the multitudes." • Jesus saw that the crowds were weary and worn out. • Jesus saw that the crowds were scattered. • Jesus saw the crowds as sheep without a shepherd.

  6. Jesus felt (v. 36b) • Jesus "was moved with compassion." • compassion is an attitude toward a need that grows into action in an effort to meet the need.

  7. Jesus said (vs. 37-38) • Harvest is abundant. • Workers are few. • Pray.

  8. Jesus said (vs. 37-38) • When it comes to missions we find ourselves in at least one of the following places: • We pray for the lost of the world. • We go to the lost of the world and share the good news of Jesus. • We give so that those who can go may be able to go. • We are out of God’s will.

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