Topic- Compassion

Your homework will help sharpen your understanding of the Bible, and it is a ministry to others as you share your answers in your small group. Prayerfully think through each answer with the expectation of sharing with others what God has taught you.

Memory Work: Proverbs 22:9

1.Read the following proverbs and summarize what each says about compassion and mercy towards those who are in need:

  • Proverbs 14:21
  • Proverbs 14:31
  • Proverbs 22:9
  • Proverbs 29:7
  • What is your first reaction when you see or hear of someone in need?

    • 2.What warnings are given in the following proverbs to those who disregard or oppress the poor?

  • Proverbs 17:5
  • Proverbs 21:13
  • Proverbs 22:16
  • Proverbs 22:22-23
  • Proverbs 28:27

    • 3.What do the following verses teach about the mercy and compassion of God?

  • Exodus 34:6
  • Psalm 86:13-16
  • Psalm 103:8-14
  • How has God shown compassion and mercy to you this week?

    • 4.In the following verses, tell how Jesus' compassion for others led Him to action.

  • Matthew 9:36-10:1
  • Mark 1:40-42
  • Luke 7:12-14
  • How do compassion and action go together? See also Luke 10:33-37 and I John 3:16-17.

    • 5.How does God reward those who are compassionate to others?

  • Proverbs 11:25
  • Proverbs 19:17
  • How does Jesus view our acts of compassion towards others? See Matthew 25:34-40

    • 6.What needs did you see this week that stirred you to be compassionate?

  • What actions did you take?

    • 7.Spend some time in prayer thanking God for the compassion and mercy He has shown to you. What lesson from this week's study will you begin applying in your life as you see needs of others around you? Write as a prayer request that you can share with your partner.


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