Compassion means to come alongside (I stand in your place). The compassion of Jesus and its power to MOVE (John 6:5)
a. Compassion moved to pray (Matthew 9:36-38)
Matthew 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
b. Compassion moved to heal (Matthew 14:14)
Matthew 14:14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
c. Compassion moved to teach (Mark 6:34)
Mark 6:34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
d. Compassion moved to feed (Mark 8:2)
Mark 8:2 I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:
e. Compassion moved to raise the dead (Luke 7:12-15)
Luke 7:12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
f. Jude 22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: |
