1. Christ’s Compassion
Lesson 6

2. Theme To treat with kindness is to show compassion.
A believer cannot allow separation from sin to interfere with his responsibility to win sinful people to Christ.

3. I. Compassion Overcomes Obstacles (John 4:1-42)
A. Racial & Cultural Obstacles
1. Jewish/Samaritan animosity
2. Christ determined to minister to them
a. took the nontraditional route
b. she raised the issue
3. The disciples were shocked
B. Personal Obstacles
1. Lack of spiritual understanding

4. II. Compassion Brings Gratitude (Lk. 7:36-50)
A. A sinful woman was over-whelmed by Christ’s compassion
1. Entered the home of a Pharisee
2. Wept over Christ’s feet
3. Used her hair to wipe his feet
4. Anointed & kissed His feet

5. II. Compassion Brings Gratitude (Lk. 7:36-50)
B. Simon objected to Christ allowing a sinner to touch Him
C. Knowing Simon’s heart, Christ taught a parable (Lk. 7:40-47) & rebuked Simon

6. III. Compassion Brings Change (Lk. 19:1-10)
Tax Collector - considered a traitor
A. Sudden Change
1. Climbed a tree to see Him
2. Jesus invited himself to Z. house & Z. was thrilled

7. III. Compassion Brings Change (Lk. 19:1-10)
B. Radical Change
1. Give away 1/2 his wealth
2. Repay 4x to any he cheated
3. This was the law for theft