Intro. - The definition - Quality of showing kindness or favor, of being gracious, or of having pity or mercy - it is both a
feeling and the appropriate action based on that feeling - Tyndale Bible Dictionary
Compassion Requires Desire
A man needed healing - leprosy was a “death” sentence
The leper broke every religious and social law by approaching Jesus
Jesus is able, but will He heal?
Compassion Requires Action
Jesus touched the leper and healed him
Safe compassion
Consequences Of Compassion
Obviously the leper was healed
The healed man disregarded Jesus’ directive - vs43-45
Jesus’ ministry became harder
Do the people want things or to know Jesus Christ?
“Not in our town” - Jesus could have been considered unclean
