Jesus, the God of love, was moved with compassion when he saw people in difficult circumstances. The Bible tells us he had compassion for a widowed woman whose only son had died. Jesus had compassion for a large multitude that had followed him for three days to hear him teach, and now they were hungry. He was moved and had compassion for those who were blind and those who had horrible skin diseases. People needed help, and Jesus wanted to help. In each instance where he had compassion for someone, Jesus acted and put his love into practice to help them.
This study aims at cultivating that same spirit among us. Encouraging us to go beyond our comfort zones to be open and welcoming towards one another and to all who are looking for a new path through Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Lesson 2
April 21, 2024
This episode asks us to ponder our own hurts and brokenness so that we are more ready to understand, accept, and love all the hurting people whom God may bring into our congregation and our lives. They, like we, need the healing and unconditional grace of the gospel.
Lesson 3
April 28, 2024
How well do you know the hurting? Sometimes we think we can know the hurting by their clothing, their haircut, their tattoos, or the way they talk. But could these stereotypes and assumptions actually lead us down a path of not really knowing much about the hurting who need help? Through God's Word we'll see what the hurting are really like.
Lesson 4
Knowing why is an essential component of motivation for eating healthy, exercise, or setting a budget. If we as a congregation are going to help the hurting with hope, we also need to know why so we can have purpose and drive. After all, if someone would ask you, “Why do you want to help me?” having an apt reply can lead them to the love of Jesus. We'll allow Scripture to inform and motivate our answer.
Lesson 5
In this final episode of our series Helping the Hurting with Hope we are answering the question: How are you going to help me? We'll explore practical ways that we are helping, and how we might better serve and minister to those who are hurting.
