Matthew 14:13-21
The purpose of miracles was to authenticate Christ as Messiah – God in human flesh – John 5:36
. All of His miracles were aimed, not just to demonstrate His power, but to meet a specific need
Three truths that demonstrate Christ’s compassion toward those in distress
1. Compassion Displayed In Heartfelt Concern
. . The word ‘compassion’ was only used of Jesus
. . Matthew 9:36, 15:13, 20:34
. . Could you be characterized as ‘compassionate’, ‘gentle’, ‘patient’ by those around you?
. . Philippians 2:3-5
2. Compassion Displayed In Gracious Testing
. . So the disciples – and we – come to the end of our own resources
. . This lack of resources should turn us to Him
. . . John 6:5-6, 2 Corinthians 12:7
3. Compassion Displayed In Generous Provision
. . . Mark 6:39-42
. . But they were only interested in physical bread – not Christ
. . . John 6:33-36, 41, 60; Romans 2:4