j​esus' school of compassion - book of matthew - Lesson #54

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Sermon Notes

Date of Sermon: April 28, 2019

Summary: Compassionate service can only be sustained through Jesus' power

Key Verse:  “They said to him, 'We only have five loaves and two fish.'  And he said, 'Bring them here to me.'”  
  - Matthew 14:17-18

Bible Reading:  ""13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” 16 But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” 17 They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” 18 And he said, “Bring them here to me.” 19 Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20 And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. 21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.  - Matthew 14:13-21

Message Outline:

1. Jesus Feels Compassion  (verses 13-14)
   1. Compelling needs (verse 13)
   2. Compassionate ministry  (verse 14)
2. Jesus Teaches Compassion (verses 15-18)
   1. A jarring lack of compassion (verse 15)
   2. A command to meet needs (verse 16)
   3. A feeling of inadequacy (verse 17)
   4. Bringing your 'small amount' to Jesus (verse 18)
3. ​Jesus Empowers Compassion  (verses 19-21)
   1. Jesus multiplies small amounts (verse 19)
   2. Disciples present and future needs met (verse 20)
   3. Compassion multiplied (verse 21)

​Important Takeaway:  We need to trust in Jesus to provide and empower us.

Reflection Questions:

• Have you learned the lesson of being satisfied with what God has created/given?
• What has God called you to do in life?

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