Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can show compassion.
Faith Verse
Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Question of the Day: Why should you show compassion for others’ needs?
Read about It
Read: Luke 7:13–17
What are some of your favorite ways to celebrate when you hear good news or something special happens? Maybe you put on your favorite music. Perhaps you jump up and down and shout and squeal because you’re so excited. How do you think the mother in today’s story acted after what Jesus did? One minute she was hurting and heartbroken because her son had died. Then, Jesus reached out and showed compassion by bringing her son back to life. Her entire world changed!
Jesus gives us opportunities to reach out and show compassion to others. It may not mean life or death for someone, but simply caring or helping them will affect them. What may seem small to us could mean a world of difference to someone else. By showing compassion to those who are hurting, we help others know that they are loved by God, that they are valued, and that God has a plan and purpose for their life even when they have hard times.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What did Jesus do to the young man who had died? Answer 1. Jesus brought him back to life! (Luke 7:14–15)
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| Question 2. What did the crowd do then?
Answer 2. They praised God and spread the news about Jesus. (Luke 7:16–17)
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| Question 3. What are some small things you can do to show compassion to others?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.
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| Question 4. How can the small things we do be a big deal for someone else?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. Why should you show compassion for others’ needs?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, thank You for wanting to use me in big and small ways to show compassion to those around me. Help me to always be ready for every opportunity! Amen.