Topical Encyclopedia The life and ministry of Jesus Christ are replete with instances of His profound compassion and sympathy, particularly towards those who are afflicted. This aspect of His character is a central theme in the Gospels, where His actions and teachings consistently reveal a deep concern for the suffering and marginalized.Healing the Sick and Afflicted One of the most direct manifestations of Christ's compassion is His healing of the sick. In Matthew 14:14 , it is recorded, "When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick." This passage highlights not only His power to heal but also His willingness to do so out of compassion. Similarly, in Mark 1:40-41 , a leper approaches Jesus, pleading for healing. "Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. 'I am willing,' He said, 'Be clean!'" Here, Christ's touch signifies His willingness to engage with and restore those who are considered untouchable and afflicted. Feeding the Hungry Christ's compassion extends beyond physical healing to addressing the basic needs of the afflicted. In the account of the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus demonstrates His concern for the physical hunger of the crowd. Matthew 15:32 states, "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. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.'" This miracle underscores His empathy and provision for those in need. Comforting the Grieving Jesus also shows compassion to those who are grieving. In the account of the widow of Nain, found in Luke 7:12-15 , Jesus encounters a funeral procession for the only son of a widow. "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!' And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him back to his mother." This act of raising the widow's son from the dead is a profound expression of His compassion for her loss and suffering. Ministering to the Spiritually Afflicted Christ's compassion is not limited to physical afflictions but also extends to spiritual and emotional suffering. In Matthew 9:36 , it is noted, "When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Jesus perceives the spiritual affliction of the people and responds by teaching, guiding, and ultimately offering Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. Welcoming the Outcasts Throughout His ministry, Jesus consistently reaches out to those marginalized by society, including tax collectors, sinners, and those considered unclean. His interaction with the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11) and His acceptance of Zacchaeus, the tax collector (Luke 19:1-10), exemplify His compassion for those ostracized and judged by others. In these encounters, Jesus offers forgiveness, acceptance, and a call to transformation, demonstrating His deep sympathy for their plight. In all these instances, the compassion and sympathy of Christ for the afflicted reveal His heart for humanity and His desire to bring healing, restoration, and hope to a broken world. His actions serve as a model for His followers, calling them to embody the same compassion in their own lives. Torrey's Topical Textbook Luke 7:13And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, Weep not. Torrey's Topical Textbook John 11:33,35 Library Ministry Christian Sympathy The Mind which was in Christ Jesus. Rev. George Wood. The First Evangelists Barriers Broken Down A Parable in a Miracle Our Compassionate High Priest General Service to the Unmercenaries and Wonder-Workers. A Defence of the Doctrine of Justification, by Faith in Jesus ... Job's Sure Knowledge Resources What does the Bible say about empathy? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan? | GotQuestions.org Does God have emotions? | GotQuestions.org Compassion: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Compassion and Sympathy: Christ Set an Example of Compassion and Sympathy: David Compassion and Sympathy: Elijah Compassion and Sympathy: Exercise Towards: Enemies Compassion and Sympathy: Exercise Towards: Saints Compassion and Sympathy: Exercise Towards: The Afflicted Compassion and Sympathy: Exercise Towards: The Chastened Compassion and Sympathy: Exercise Towards: The Poor Compassion and Sympathy: Exercise Towards: The Weak Compassion and Sympathy: Exhortation To Compassion and Sympathy: Illustrated Compassion and Sympathy: Inseparable from Love to God Compassion and Sympathy: Job's Friends Compassion and Sympathy: Motives to The Compassion of God Compassion and Sympathy: Motives to The Sense of Our Infirmities Compassion and Sympathy: Nehemiah Compassion and Sympathy: Pharaoh's Daughter Compassion and Sympathy: Promise to Those Who Show Compassion and Sympathy: Shobi Compassion and Sympathy: The Wicked Made to Feel, for Saints The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: An Encouragement to Prayer The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: Manifested for The: Afflicted The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: Manifested for The: Diseased The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: Manifested for The: Perishing Sinners The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: Manifested for The: Poor The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: Manifested for The: Tempted The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: Manifested for The: Weak in Faith The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: Manifested for The: Weary and Heavy-Laden The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: Necessary to his Priestly office Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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