Compassion on the Hurting

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Scripture: Luke 10
Series: —

Sermon Notes

1. The Call to Compassion
2. Religion Can Get in the Way
3. Even My Enemy Is My Neighbor

Discussion Questions

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GETTING TO KNOW ME

Describe a time when you were hurting deeply and someone encouraged you.hen did you first learn about the Gospel—of Jesus living and dying for us?

INTO THE BIBLE

1. Read Luke 10:25-37. What were the main points of the sermon?
2. How can religion get in the way of genuine compassion? Discuss.
3. How is the concept of compassion rooted in a Judeo-Christian worldview? Discuss.
4. Read Genesis 1:27. How does this impact the role of compassion? Why?
5. Read 1 Corinthians 5:1-12. When is it appropriate to be tough on the hurting? Why? How?
6. Read Romans 15:1-4. How are we to treat those who are hurting? Practical suggestions?
7. Read Matthew 25:31-46. Discuss the role of compassion in light of the final judgment.
8. Read 1 John 4:6-7. What is the “mark of a Christian”? How does love behave?

APPLICATION

Who is someone who is currently hurting that you could minister to? When will you do it?