Matthew 9 - Introduction

The Compassion Of Jesus

Matthew Nine

The life of Jesus was a unique life. His life blessed those that He touched. One quality that made Jesus' life so beautiful was His praying. Another outstanding quality in the life of Jesus was His compassion. Jesus felt deep sympathy and concern for the hurting. Jesus' entire life demonstrated compassion. His compassion for the hurting caused Him to become known as the friend of publicans and sinners. Jesus had compassion for the crowds of people that flocked to him, because they were harassed and helpless. They were like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36) His heart went out to them. Christians need this kind of compassion in their lives. Matthew nine looks at the compassion of Jesus.

Of all the qualities in the life of Jesus none is greater than compassion. Compassion means having a since of deep sympathy and the heartfelt feelings of sorrow for someone hurting physically, mentally or emotionally. Compassion is that unselfish need to reach out to help relieve the unfortunate misery of a person in need. Jesus' compassion caused Him to want the hurting to be helped and the lost to be saved. "He was moved with compassion." Do you have the compassion of Christ?