THE COMPASSIONATE CHRIST

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. CHRIST HAS COMPASSION ON OUR PHYSICAL INFIRMITIES [Mk. 1:39-45]

 

1. The Leper Realized it was NOT a Question of Ability [v. 39-40]

 

2. The Lord Reflected His Compassion by Responding [v. 41]

 

3. The Lord Allowed Compassion to Override Convenience [v. 42-45]

 

II. CHRIST HAS COMPASSION ON OUR SPIRITUAL IGNORANCE [Mk. 6:30-45]

 

1.  The Compassion of Christ Motivated Him [v. 3—34a, 2 Corinthians 5:14]

 

2. The Compassion of Christ Moved Him to Teach Truth [v. 34b-35]

 

Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

 

3.  The Compassion of Christ Manifested Orderliness [v. 36-46, 1 Cor. 14:40]

 

III. CHRIST HAS COMPASSION ON OUR FUTURE NEEDS [Mk. 8:1-21]

 

1. Christ has Compassion on Our Future Needs [v. 1-9]

 

2. Christ has Contempt for Hypocrisy [v. 10-13]

 

3. Christ has Concern for Our Dullness [v. 14-21]

 

Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.]