Jesus was Deeply Moved at the Death of Lazarus. “When Jesus looked at Mary and saw her weeping at His feet, and at all her friends who were with her grieving, a deep anger (embrimaomai) welled up within Him, and Jesus was deeply troubled.” (John 11:33). “embrimaomai” = a Greek word that is rooted in the snorting …
Deeply Moved in the Parable of the Prodigal Son . “So the young son set off for home. From a long distance away, his father saw him coming, and the father was deeply moved with compassion (splagchnizomai) for his son. The father’s heart was overflowing with love for him, this son who was finally returning …
Deeply Moved in the Parable of the Good Samaritan. “There was once a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when bandits robbed him along the way. They beat him severely, stripped him naked, and left him for dead on the side of the road. Soon, a priest walking down the same road came upon the …
Deeply Moved in the Parable about Forgiveness. “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. But as his servant was not able to pay, the king commanded …
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 …