
Sympathy
Empathy
15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.
Hebrews 4:15
12 As Jesus approached the town gate, a funeral procession was coming out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.
Luke 7:12
Don’t overlook your opportunity
When the Lord saw her…”
Luke 7:13
Embrace the power of empathy
13 When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her.
Luke 7:13
Jesus had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:36
Turn compassion into action.
13 When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, ‘Don’t cry.’
Luke 7:13
14 Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. 15 He said, ‘Young man, I say to you, get up!’ The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
Luke 7:14-15
16 They were all filled with awe and praised God. ‘A great prophet has appeared among us,’ they said. ‘God has come to help his people.’ 17 This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.
Luke 7:16-17
Empathy helps you serve.
Empathy helps you grow.
Empathy helps you reach others.
Empathy makes you more like Jesus.