Which New Testament passages echo God's compassion seen in Exodus 3:7? God Sees, Hears, Knows—Exodus 3:7 “Then the LORD said, ‘I have surely seen the affliction of My people in Egypt, and I have heard them crying out because of their taskmasters. I know their sorrows.’ ” The Same Compassion Revealed in Jesus • 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.” • Matthew 14:14 – “When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.” • Mark 1:41 – “Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ He said. ‘Be clean!’ ” • Mark 6:34 – “When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He taught them many things.” • Mark 8:2 – “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat.” • Luke 7:13 – “When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, ‘Do not weep.’ ” • Luke 15:20 – “But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.” Compassion That Hears and Responds • Luke 18:38-41 – Jesus halts at the blind man’s cry: “What do you want Me to do for you?” • John 11:33-35 – “When Jesus saw her weeping… He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled… Jesus wept.” • Hebrews 4:15-16 – “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses… Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with confidence…” The Father’s Continuing Care • 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Blessed be the God… the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles…” • James 5:11 – “The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” • 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” • Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Key Takeaways • God’s compassion in Exodus is literal history—He sees, hears, knows, and acts. • Jesus embodies that same heart, repeatedly moved by what He sees and hears. • The apostles affirm that this compassion continues for believers today. • Scripture presents one unbroken witness: the God who delivered Israel is the God who, in Christ, draws near to every cry. |
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