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*You have likely heard Matthew 9:37 What situation moves Jesus to make this proclamation?
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Compassion in Ministry[1]

Compassionate Motivation

  • You have likely heard Matthew 9:37 many times. What situation moves Jesus to make this proclamation?


Compassion Displayed

  • Read each of the following verses. What common thread do you notice?
    • Matthew 20:34 - So Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.
    • Mark 1:41 - Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”
    • Mark 6:34 - And Jesus, when He came out, saw a great multitude and was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep not having a shepherd. So He began to teach them many things.
    • Mark 8:2 - “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat.
    • Mark 9:22 - And often he has thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”
    • Luke 7:13 - When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.”



Compassion Defined

  • When you hear the word "compassion," what does that mean to you?





Compassion Driven

  • What potentially discouraging events occur prior to Paul's arrival in Athens in Acts 17?
    • Acts 17:9-10



    • Acts 17:13-14



  • Does Paul take a break from ministry when he arrives in Athens?



Applying it today

  • In Christian circles, how do we fail to show compassion?



  • What do you believe underlies failure to show compassion?



  • Will you join with me in asking God to burden your heart for others?



  1. Kroll, Woodrow Michael. The vanishing ministry. Kregel Publications, 1991. 79-84