1. Matthew 9: 35 - 36 Jesus saw the crowds “Harassed” – no peace “Helpless” – no hope “Sheep without a shepherd” – no direction good description of our world today Mark 6:30 - 44

2. Broken Bob Dylan Broken lives, broken strings, Broken beds, broken springs, Broken idols, broken heads, People sleeping in broken beds. Ain’t no use dancing, ain’t no use joking Everything is broken.

3. Broken bottles, broken leads, Broken switches, broken beads, Broken dishes, broken parts, Streets are filled with broken hearts. Broken words never meant to be spoken, Everything is broken. Broken Bob Dylan

4. Mark 6:30 - 44 Jesus had compassion his compassion led to action v 34 he began to teach many things what is it we really need? Isaiah 53:6 we are all like sheep. We have gone astray. We follow our own way.

5. David Psalm 51:7 Create in me a clean heart O God. Wash me, cleanse me. Psalm 103:8 The Lord is gracious & compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.

6. the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep v 11 I know my sheep and they know me. V14 My sheep hear my voice and they follow me Is he your shepherd? Are you following? I am the good shepherd John 10: 11, 14