Thematic Bible: Of Christ Compassion


Thematic Bible



He will not [even] break a wilted stalk or put out a smoldering [lamp] wick until He exercises judgment [upon mankind through the Gospel] in order to bring about victory [i.e., in people's lives]. Verse ConceptsQuenchingReedsSensitivityPenitentPromised VictoryApproachabilityBreaking SticksChrist's GentlenessHot ThingsNot ExtinguishingThings Wearing OutHeartbreakChrist OvercomingA Tough Break Upsmoking



And when Jesus got close and saw the city [of Jerusalem], He cried over it, Verse ConceptsBeing Earnest For IsraelHeart, DivineSensitivityChrist, Character OfTearsChrist Seeing




When Jesus saw her and her Jewish friends, who had come with her, crying, He felt distressed in His spirit and [visibly] troubled [Note: This last word means to shake with emotion, and seems to have been caused by His deep sympathy for these grieving people], Verse ConceptsBereavement, God's Comfort inSpirit, Nature OfUnhappinessWeepingMourning The Death Of Others


When Jesus came out [of His place of seclusion] and saw a large crowd, He felt a deep compassion for them and healed their sick people. Verse ConceptsCompassiondoctorsCrowdsHeart, DivineKindnessMercy, Of Jesus ChristTendernessJesus Christ, Love OfMiracles Of ChristCompassion, Of ChristJesus Healing

And being moved with deep pity, Jesus reached out His hand, touched him and said, "I do want to; be healed." Verse ConceptsCompassionSympathyTendernessChrist's HandsTouching For HealingChrist Willing

He is able to gently put up with ignorant and wayward people because he himself is subject to [the same spiritual] weaknesses. Verse ConceptsGentlenessGrace, And Christian LifeWeakness, PhysicalThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleIgnorance of GodWeaknessExerciseMaking Mistakesignoranceempathy

During His life on earth Jesus offered up prayers and special requests with loud crying and tears to God, who was able to save Him from dying, and He was heard because of His [earnest] devotion [to God]. Verse ConceptsCryingPraying LoudlyPainPrayerfulnessAbility, God's PowerHumility Of ChristReverence To GodTearsAbility, Of God To SaveOvercoming DeathJesus PrayingGod Answered Prayersupplicationpietyreverencepetition

Come to me, all of you who are overworked and overburdened and I will give you rest [i.e., spiritual refreshment]. Accept my reins [on your life], and learn about me, because I am gentle and humble, and [in my service] you will experience rest in your spirits. For my reins [on your life] are easy [to respond to] and the burden I place [on you] is light."



"I feel deep pity for this crowd because they have continued listening to me for three days now and have nothing [left] to eat. Verse ConceptsCompassionMercy, Of Jesus ChristNo Foodempathy