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In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares why it is important we maintain hearts of compassion as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to personally show compassion toward others in need.

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Theme: Why is it important we maintain hearts of compassion as followers of Jesus?

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to personally show compassion toward others in need.

Text: Matthew 9:35-36 (ESV)

1. We must maintain a heart of compassion because God has a heart of compassion.
   1. Deuteronomy 15:7-8,10 (NLT)
   2. Psalm 41:1 (NLT)
   3. Proverbs 21:13 (NLT)
   4. Proverbs 22:9 (NLT)
   5. Proverbs 28:27 (NLT)
   6. Proverbs 19:17 (NLT)
   7. Matthew 25:40 (NLT)
   8. Proverbs 14:31 (NLT)
   9. John 13:29 (NLT)
   10. Luke 11:41; 12:33; 14:13; 19:8
   11. Galatians 2:9-10 (NLT)
2. We must maintain a heart of compassion because every person is valuable and precious in God’s sight.
   1. John 4:3-4 (NLT)
   2. Luke 9:54; 17:16
   3. Luke 4:25-27
   4. Luke 10:25-37
   5. Isaiah 58:1-10 (NLT)
   6. Proverbs 22:2 (NLT)
3. We must maintain a heart of compassion because we were poor and God graciously gave to us.
   1. Matthew 10:8
   2. 1 John 3:16-18 (NLT)
   3. Matthew 25:31-46 (NLT)

Conclusion: We must maintain a heart of compassion to be an authentic follower of Jesus.

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• What is your favorite fall activity?

Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• When and where was the last time you saw someone affected by poverty?

Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

• What has your view been of people affected by poverty or experiencing homelessness?
• How might you more personally interact with people who have been affected with poverty?
• What are some of the needs of people around you? How could you begin to meet them?