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JESUS IS OUR MODEL IN SHOWING COMPASSION
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Memory Verse
MATTHEW 936

• But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved
  with compassion for them, because they were
  distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a
  shepherd.

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SERVING WITH COMPASSION
STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

• Show love and gentleness
• Love your enemies

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STEP ONE
SHOW LOVE AND COMPASSION
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Show Compassion
A. How did Jesus treat the woman caught in
adultery? John 82-11

• Jesus spoke words of comfort and hope
• Jesus did not condemn the accusers openly

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Show Compassion
QUOTATION

• In His act of pardoning the woman and
  encouraging her to live a better life, the
  character of Jesus shines forth in the beauty of
  perfect righteousness. . . . The world had for
  this erring woman only contempt and scorn but
  Jesus speaks words of comfort and hope. -- EGW,
  DA, p. 462

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Show Compassion
B. How did Jesus show His tender love and care
for children? Matthew 1913, 14

• Jesus showed great compassion for children and
  welcome them in His presence

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Show Compassion
C. In dealing with His friends, how did Jesus
show His loving compassion to Lazarus family?
John 1115

• Jesus showed concern for the interests and needs
  of His closest friends

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STEP TWO
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES
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Love Your Enemies
A. What overt example can you find that show the
love of Jesus, even for His enemies? Matthew 544

• He healed the ear of the servant when Peter cut
  it off
• Jesus prayed for the forgiveness of His
  transgressors

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Love Your Enemies
B. What does this text tell us about Gods love
for His people? Matt. 2337

• God gave the nation of Israel a long period of
  time to comeback to Him
• God loves His people in spite of their rebellion

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SUMMARY
WE CAN SERVE OTHERS WITH COMPASSION BY

• Showing love and gentleness
• Loving your enemies

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JESUS IS OUR MODEL IN SHOWING COMPASSION
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APPLY

• How can this lesson about the compassion of
  Jesus affect my life today?

Q
Do I have the desire to show love and gentleness
to other people? Do I have the desire to love my
enemies as Jesus did?
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PLAN

• How can we use this lesson about the
  compassion of Jesus this coming week?

Q

• What are the practical things we can do to show
  compassion to other people?

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TRANSFER TRUTH

• What changes do I need in my life?

Q

• What biblical principle from the lesson can we
  use today?

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TRANSFER TRUTH

• What changes do I need in my life?

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Lets make the decision!
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Effective for SMALL GROUPS
ASSOCIATE truth Why should I study this
lesson?DISCOVER truth What does the Bible say
about this truth?APPLY truth How can this
truth affect my life today?PLAN using the truth
How can I use this truth today?TRANSFER truth
to life What changes do I need in my life?
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