2. RESPONDING TO Christ's Call
Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the
fulfillment of Old Testament
prophecy and the Messiah of Israel.
We see Jesus' teachings, miracles,
and interactions with many
individuals and groups throughout
the book. Matthew 9:35-38 is part
of a sequence of events that
emphasize Jesus' compassion,
authority, and mission.
4. CULTIVATE CHRIST-LIKE COMPASSION
35: "Jesus went through all the
towns and villages, teaching in their
synagogues, proclaiming the good
news of the kingdom and healing
every disease and sickness."
He did not confine Himself to a single
spot, but He journeyed to numerous
locations. His ministry was not limited
to one demographic; it reached out to
people in both towns and villages,
affecting lives in a variety of
circumstances.
5. CULTIVATE CHRIST-LIKE COMPASSION
36: "When he saw the crowds, he
had compassion on them, because
they were harassed and helpless,
like sheep without a shepherd."
This verse provides a glimpse into
Jesus' heart, which is filled with
compassion. His compassion was
more than a feeling; it was a
driving force that propelled Him to
action.
6. CULTIVATE CHRIST-LIKE COMPASSION
We are called to emulate the
compassion that Christ exemplified
We are called to see past the
surface and into the deeper needs
of those around us. This
compassion is more than a
passing emotion; it is a deliberate
tendency that encourages us to
action.
8. CULTIVATE CHRIST-LIKE COMPASSION
37: "Then he said to his disciples,
'The harvest is plentiful but the
workers are few.'"
Jesus compares people's spiritual
readiness to a bountiful harvest
that is ripe and ready to be
gathered. This demonstrates that
hearts are open to the message of
the Gospel, reflecting humanity's
incredible spiritual yearning.
9. CULTIVATE CHRIST-LIKE COMPASSION
38: "Ask the Lord of the harvest,
therefore, to send out workers into
his harvest field."
The passage emphasizes the
significance of prayer in
evangelism and mission. It
illustrates that bringing in souls
is an ongoing partnership
between God and His disciples.
10. CULTIVATE CHRIST-LIKE COMPASSION
The call of Christ spurs us to action.
Just as Christ's disciples received a
call to be witnesses to His
message, we have been tasked
with spreading the life-changing
Gospel. This entails interacting
with individuals, bridging gaps,
and walking alongside them on
their spiritual path.
11. CONCLUSION
Finally, as modern Christians, we
are uniquely positioned to respond
to Christ's loving call. Let us
cultivate Christ-like compassion
that spurs us into action to reach
out to the hurting and lost. Let us
accept the great harvest that awaits
us by zealously sharing the Gospel.
May our response reflect His heart,
and may our lives bear witness to
the transformative power of
Christ's call.
