Connect Jesus' compassion in Luke 7:13 with other instances of His mercy in Scripture. A Gentle Look That Changes Everything Luke 7:13: “When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, ‘Do not weep.’” The Scene at Nain • A grieving widow walks behind the coffin of her only son. • Jesus sees her—He notices the tears, the loneliness, the economic vulnerability. • Compassion rises, and mercy acts: the son is raised, the woman is restored to family, community, and hope. Similar Moments of Compassion Mercy for Broken Bodies - Mark 1:41: “Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ He said. ‘Be clean!’” - Matthew 14:14: “When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.” Mercy for Hungry Crowds - Matthew 15:32: “Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, ‘I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat.’” Mercy for Lost and Leaderless Souls - Matthew 9:36: “When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” - Mark 6:34: “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So He began teaching them many things.” Mercy for Grieving Hearts - John 11:33-35: “When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled… Jesus wept.” Mercy for Undeserving Enemies - Luke 23:34: “Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’” Tracing the Pattern • Jesus sees. His eyes linger on real pain. • Jesus feels. Compassion is not a vague sentiment; it grips His heart. • Jesus acts. Words, touch, provision, tears, and ultimate self-sacrifice flow from that compassion. Living in the Overflow • The same Savior who stopped for a widow stands attentive to every modern hurt. • Scripture’s consistent portrait invites confident trust: His heart has not changed. • As recipients of such mercy, believers mirror it—seeing, feeling, and acting toward the suffering around them. |
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