Compassion of Christ

The Evangelical Herald

Bible Study No. 07-07

A Demonstration of the Compassion of Christ

(Feeding of the Five Thousand)

Biblical Passage: Mt. 14:13-21)

I. Jesus feeds the Five Thousand

A. The Motivation

1. Compassion (Love, Caring, Interest)

Saw the Need

Related to the Need

Supplied the Need

2. Testimony (That they may Believe)

B. Material Used

1. Bread and Fish

2. Young Boy and Disciples

C. Material Consecrated

1. The Power of God Through Consecration

II. The Compassion of Christ

A. He is Interesed in the Needs of Human Beings

B. He Looks for the Complete Health of Man

1. Spiritual (Jn 6:35)

2. Physical (1 Cor 15:43,44)

C. He Acts in Favor of Human Beings