10/08/2023- Ep 22.2: Motive and Means

In Matthew 9:35 to 10:4, we see that the kind of risk-taking discipleship that Scripture calls for will not be a reality in our lives until we see the lost as Jesus sees them. At the end of chapter 9, Matthew closes out a section of Jesus’ miracle stories and teach on discipleship by pointing to Jesus’ compassion for those who needed Him. The motive for our mission is compassion. And the means of our mission is prayer and people, but in the end we put our trust in the “Lord of the Harvest” to do what He can only do: save.Questions:How can you embody the compassion of Christ in your everyday interactions with others? What practical steps can you take to show kindness and empathy to those you encounter?Do the massive spiritual needs of the world compel you to action or make you feel helpless? How might Jesus’ call to pray in 9:38 impact your reaction?Consider the concept of "laborers" in the harvest. In what unexpected places or among unexpected people might God be calling you to share His love and message? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.