The Compassion of Jesus Towards Others
In this sermon by Pastor Marc Simeon at Christ The Rock Congregation, the deep compassion of Jesus towards others is explored through the miracle of feeding a multitude with just seven loaves of bread and a few fishes. Despite facing disdain from some religious leaders, Jesus's compassion for the poor and deprived shines through in this powerful narrative.
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CHRIST THE ROCK CONGREGATION SUNDAY APRIL 21ST2024 Sermon by Pastor MARC SIMEON THE COMPASSION OF JESUS TOWARD OTHERS
READING: MARK 8:19 8:1 In those multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, 2 "I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. Mr days, the
3 "And if I send them away hungry to their own houses, they will faint on the way; for some of them have come from afar." 4 Then His disciples answered Him, "How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness?" 5 He asked them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven."
6 So He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And He took the seven loaves and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples to set before them ; and they set them before the multitude. 7 They also had a few small fish; and having blessed them, He said to set them also before them.
8 So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of fragments. 9 Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And He sent them away, leftover
INTRODUCTION Today we will ponder upon one of the great miracles of our Lord Jesus Christ during His earthly ministry. We will see how Jesus power was limitless. We will see how out of 7 loafs of bread and a few fishes, Jesus was able to feed a multitude of about four thousand.
Many see the display of the power of Jesus as the striking point of this narrative. Yet, it was the deep compassion of Jesus for people that propelled the miracle. While Jesus was despised by many of the religious rulers and aristocrats of his time, He was nevertheless very revered among the poor and the deprived.
A Jesus meant everything for the crowd. Some got their healing. Some got their demons casted out. Some regained their zest for life. Some got their curses casted out of them. personal encounter with generational
Some got their faith in God restored. Some got a rare equal treat with others for the first time. Some got to witness some great miracles. Some came greatest preacher of all times. Some came to get a word of prophecy from Jesus. to hear the
A personal encounter with Jesus was like the chance of a lifetime. The crowd in Mark 8 was a little more desperate, because many of them came from afar. They came unprepared for the length of the service. Determined to meet one on one with Jesus, some did not mind putting three days in the effort.
Going back empty handed was not an option; so, they hanged in there for three days without food. In all of these gatherings, Jesus had to make an official end of service, because would keep coming. After the benediction, those who lived nearby just retrieved their way back to their homes. the people
Jesus unfortunate ones. Jesus healed demons out of them, taught them, yet He still felt indebted to their total wellbeing. How are they going to make all the way home with an empty stomach? cared about the them, casted
What if they faint on their way home? What can we do about that? It was a poignant and teachable moment for the disciples of Jesus who accompanied Him, and also for the rest of us who would follow Jesus disciples. their path as
THE BUSINESS MEETING BETWEEN JESUS AND HIS DISCIPLES Mr 8:1-3 In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing called His disciples to Him and said to them, 2 "I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. to eat, Jesus
3 "And if I send them away hungry to their own houses, they will faint on the way; for some of them have come from afar." It is amazing how humble Jesus was to take counsel with the disciples. Jesus wasn t always passing out orders to the disciples, but he treated them with respect.
We have a critical situation here, what can we do about it? We have a responsibility toward these people who came to be in our company cannot make any claim of it. Jesus was teaching the disciples that they had toward their parishioners extends beyond the final prayer and benediction. although they a responsibility that
How are they going to make it home? They have not assumingly, most didn t have monetary means to buy food. Some of them have come from afar. They may faint on the way home. eaten, and
Although they will no longer be under our jurisdiction, yet we still have a toward them. What if they faint in the way for lack of food, God would not be pleased and honored? What are we going to do about it? responsibility
THE REPLY OF THE DISCIPLES 4 Then His disciples answered Him, "How can these people with bread here in the wilderness?" In other words, Master, we have a logistic issue here. We have a budget issue here. one satisfy
We have a common sense issue here. We have impossibility here. The human element will always surface to show that there s nothing that can be done. I wish I could Maybe next time
5 He asked them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven." The deep compassion of Jesus called for divine interventions. If it s humanly impossible, then, let s seek the intervention of the Creator of the universe on it.
The others will generate the faith necessary to assist them. Jesus was compassionate who came to see him. He felt that they were like sheep without a shepherd. deep compassion for always those toward
Your compassion for others will strengthen you to make the extra mile that seemed impossible. Most of the people who did much for humanity lacked the means necessary to do so at first.
Their deep concerns for others led them to a realm of wonders that cannot be explained. They ve all tapped infinite resources of God set aside for liked minded people, who are compassionate, who put the needs of others before their own. into the
THE MIRACLE OF THE MULTIPLICATION So He commanded multitude to sit down on the ground. And seven loaves and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples to set before them ; and they set them before the multitude. 6 the He took the
7 They also had a few small fish; and having blessed them, He said to set them also before them. 8 So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of leftover fragments. God is always partner with us in selfless ventures such as this one. nearby to
What was the compassion and the faith. Someone had to have a little bit of bread and some fishes. God owns the first 3D printer. Out of the first sample, you just have to indicate to God how many copies you needed. the disciples needed
Jesus might have said We need 4500 copies. The God part was issue to Him. God called the existence by His command. When our hearts are steered in God s direction and the motive of our actions is pure and selfless, there no telling how much glory God can display to validate our efforts. universe to
9 Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And He sent them away, Now, the service can be over. Now we can dismiss them. Now, we can ourselves from them. disengage
Now, we can give the final benediction. Now, we are engage to project. Now, we another city. freed another to can go to
CONCLUSION It will always easy to do the religious stuffs like preaching, evangelizing and baptizing. Our work is not completed until we touch the people integrally in every area in their lives. What does it yourself a Christian if you are not Christ like? profit to call
Jas 2:14-16 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?
This world is in need of God in every aspect. They need to be rescued from the eternal damnation of their souls, yet they also need the temporary assistance to make it to the next day. Be ready to serve God and others with words and actions. AMEN!
CONCLUSION It will always easy to do the religious stuffs like preaching, evangelizing and baptizing. Our work is not complete until we touch the people integrally with everything that s going on with them. What does it profit to call yourself a Christian if you are not Christ like? Jas 2:14-16 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? This world is in need of God in every aspect. They need to be rescued from the eternal damnation of their souls, yet they also need the temporary assistance to make it to the next day. Be ready to serve God and others with words and actions. AMEN!
CONCLUSION It will always easy to do the religious stuffs like preaching, evangelizing and baptizing. Our work is not complete until we touch the people integrally with everything that s going on with them. What does it profit to call yourself a Christian if you are not Christ like? Jas 2:14-16 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? This world is in need of God in every aspect. They need to be rescued from the eternal damnation of their souls, yet they also need the temporary assistance to make it to the next day. Be ready to serve God and others with words and actions. AMEN!
