Compassion Study Leaders Guide
# Summary The sermon emphasizes the importance of compassion and prayer within the church community. The pastor highlights a concerning trend where prayer is often left to church leaders, rather than being a shared responsibility among all believers. He draws parallels with historical issues in the Catholic Church, warning that Protestant Evangelicals are not immune […]
Making a Tangible Difference
Day 5: Compassion Devotional Devotional: Compassion is not just a feeling; it’s an action. Jesus bypassed routine and tradition to bring healing and glory to God. We are called to do the same. When we see pain and feel it, we must respond in ways that make a tangible difference. This could be through acts […]
Compassion Towards God
Day 4: Compassion Devotional Devotional: One often overlooked aspect of compassion is showing compassion towards God. This means aligning our hearts with His and feeling His burdens. When we ask God what hurts Him and what we can do, we are participating in His work on earth. This deepens our relationship with Him and makes […]
Extending Mercy
Day 3: Compassion Devotional Devotional: Extending mercy is a crucial aspect of compassion. Jesus taught that those who are merciful will receive mercy. Being in a position to extend mercy means that we must actively look for those in need. It’s not enough to feel compassion; we must act on it. This might mean breaking […]
Seeing and Feeling the Pain of Others
Day 2: Compassion Devotional Devotional: Compassion begins with seeing and feeling the pain of others. Jesus exemplified this in His ministry, especially in Luke 13:10-13, where He healed a woman who had been disabled for 18 years. He saw her pain, felt it, and responded with mercy. As followers of Christ, we are called to […]