Jesus was Deeply Moved by a Widow and Her Dead Son. “Jesus went to a town called Nain, and His disciples and a large crowd went along with Him. As He approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out – the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And …
Jesus was Deeply Moved for the Two Blind Men. “As Jesus approached Jericho an immense crowd gathered and followed Him. And there were two blind men sitting on the roadside. When they heard it was Jesus passing by, they shouted, ‘Son of David, show us mercy, Lord!’ Those in the crowed scolded them and told …
Jesus was Deeply Moved for a Leper. “On one occasion, a leper came and threw himself down in front of Jesus, pleading for his healing, saying, ‘You have the power to heal me right now if only you really want to!’ Being deeply moved with tender compassion (splagchnizomai), Jesus reached out and touched the skin …
Deeply Moved for the Hungry Multitude. “Jesus left there and went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up into the hills and sat down. Great crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute and many others, and laid them at His feet; and He healed them all. The …
Jesus was Deeply Moved for the Needs of the Crowd. “When Jesus heard of John’s death, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the towns. And when Jesus landed, He saw a huge crowd waiting for Him. Seeing …
Jesus was Deeply Moved for the Sheep without a Shepherd. “Then Jesus went and visited all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion (splagchnizomai) for them, because …
Deeply Moved – Introduction. splagchnizomai (splawnk – NITZ – oh – mi). Don’t let that strange Greek word put you off. It turns out to be one of the most meaningful ideas in the gospels, and it describes Jesus to a T. Most Bible versions translate this word to mean “moved with compassion.” But somehow that …
The Untouchables – Public Sinners. “Many dishonest tax collectors and other notorious sinners often gathered around to listen as Jesus taught the people. This raised concerns with the religious leaders and experts of the Law. Indignant, they grumbled and complained, saying, ‘Look at how this man associates with all these great sinners and welcomes them …
The Untouchables – Women. “Soon afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby towns and villages preaching and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom of God. He took His twelve disciples with him, along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom He had …
The Untouchables – Gentiles. Jesus answered and said, ‘It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.’ And she said, ‘Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their master’s table.’ Then Jesus answered and said to her, ‘Dear woman, great is your faith! …
The Untouchables – Samaritans. “… Soon a Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Please give me a drink.” He was alone at the time because His disciples had gone into the village to buy some food. The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans. She …
The Untouchables – The Woman with a Hemorrhage. “In the crowd that day was woman who had suffered horribly from continual bleeding for twelve years. She had endured a great deal under the care of various doctors, yet in spite of spending all she had on their treatments, she was not getting better, but worse. When …