Topical Encyclopedia In the New Testament, the compassion of Jesus Christ towards those who are sick is a recurring theme, demonstrating His divine love and mercy. The Gospels provide numerous accounts of Jesus healing the sick, which not only reveal His power over physical ailments but also His deep compassion for human suffering.Healing the Sick One of the most notable aspects of Jesus' ministry was His healing of the sick. The Gospel of Matthew records, "When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He had compassion on them and healed their sick" (Matthew 14:14). This passage highlights Jesus' immediate response to the needs of the people, driven by His compassion. In another instance, Jesus heals a leper, an act that was both physically and socially transformative. The leper approached Jesus, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean." Jesus, moved with compassion, reached out His hand and touched the man, saying, "I am willing, be clean" (Matthew 8:2-3). This act of touching the leper, who was considered unclean, underscores Jesus' willingness to break social barriers to show compassion. Raising the Dead Jesus' compassion extended beyond healing the sick to raising the dead, as seen in the account of the widow's son in Nain. The Gospel of Luke narrates, "When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, 'Do not weep.' Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. 'Young man,' He said, 'I tell you, get up!'" (Luke 7:13-14). This miracle not only restored life but also alleviated the widow's suffering, demonstrating Jesus' deep empathy for those in distress. Healing on the Sabbath Jesus' compassion often led Him to challenge prevailing religious norms, particularly regarding the Sabbath. In the synagogue, He encountered a man with a withered hand. Despite knowing the Pharisees were watching to accuse Him, Jesus asked, "Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath, to save life or to destroy it?" (Mark 3:4). He then healed the man, illustrating that compassion and mercy transcend legalistic interpretations of the law. Compassion for the Multitudes Beyond individual healings, Jesus showed compassion for the multitudes. In Matthew 9:36, it is written, "When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" . This compassion led Him to teach, heal, and ultimately provide for their needs, as seen in the feeding of the five thousand. Spiritual Healing While Jesus' compassion often manifested in physical healing, it also extended to spiritual restoration. In the healing of the paralytic, Jesus first addressed the man's spiritual condition, saying, "Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven" (Matthew 9:2). This act underscores the holistic nature of Jesus' compassion, addressing both physical and spiritual needs. Conclusion The accounts of Jesus' interactions with the sick reveal a profound compassion that transcends mere physical healing. His actions demonstrate a deep empathy for human suffering and a willingness to intervene, regardless of societal or religious constraints. Through His compassionate ministry, Jesus not only alleviated physical ailments but also offered spiritual restoration, embodying the love and mercy of God. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 53:4Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. Torrey's Topical Textbook Matthew 8:16,17 Library Our Compassionate High Priest Death by Adam, Life by Christ General Service to the Unmercenaries and Wonder-Workers. Motives from the Necessities of the Work The Christian Service Rest for the Weary Go Teach all Nations The Note of Pity. Letter ix. Religious Culture and Duty. Written from Rome Resources What does the Bible say about healing? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is a spirit of infirmity? | GotQuestions.org Why doesn't God heal everyone? | GotQuestions.org Sickness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Sickness: Christ Compassionate Those In Sickness: Christ Healed by Imposition of Hands Sickness: Christ Healed with a Touch Sickness: Christ Healed with a Word Sickness: Christ Healed: Being Present Sickness: Christ Healed: Not Being Present Sickness: Christ Healed: Through the Touch of his Garment Sickness: Faith Required in Those Healed of, by Christ Sickness: God: Abandons the Wicked To Sickness: God: Comforts Saints In Sickness: God: Exhibits his Love in Healing Sickness: God: Exhibits his Mercy in Healing Sickness: God: Exhibits his Power in Healing Sickness: God: Hears the Prayers of Those In Sickness: God: Often Manifests Saving Grace to Sinners During Sickness: God: Permits Saints to be Tried By Sickness: God: Persecutes the Wicked By Sickness: God: Preserves Saints in Time of Sickness: God: Promises to Heal Sickness: God: Strengthens Saints In Sickness: God's Aid should be Sought In Sickness: Healing of, Lawful on the Sabbath Sickness: Not Visiting Those In, an Evidence of not Belonging to Christ Sickness: Often Brought on by Intemperance Sickness: Often Incurable by Human Means Sickness: Often Sent As a Punishment of Sin Sickness: One of God's Four Sore Judgments on a Guilty Land Sickness: Pray for Those Afflicted With Sickness: Saints are Resigned Under Sickness: Saints: Acknowledge That, Comes from God Sickness: Saints: Ascribe Recovery From, to God Sickness: Saints: Feel for Others In Sickness: Saints: Mourn Under, With Prayer Sickness: Saints: Praise God for Recovery From Sickness: Saints: Pray for Recovery From Sickness: Saints: Thank God Publicly for Recovery Form Sickness: Saints: Visit Those In Sickness: The Apostles Were Endued With Power to Heal Sickness: The Devil Sometimes Permitted to Inflict Sickness: The Power of Healing: One of the Miraculous Gifts Bestowed on the Early Church Sickness: The Wicked: Forsake Those In Sickness: The Wicked: Have Much Sorrow, With Sickness: The Wicked: Visit not Those In Sickness: Visiting Those In, an Evidence of Belonging to Christ Related Terms |
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