Matthew 9:35-38
Four Demonstrations Of Christ’s Tender Heart For People
. 1. The Commitment Of Christ To God’s Mission – Vs. 35
. cf: Matthew 4:23 – ‘Inclusio’ (bookends)
. Powerful Words (Chapters 5-7) and Powerful Works (Chapters 8-9)
. 2. The Compassion Of Christ For Distressed People – Vs. 36
. Only used of Christ in the New Testament – Matthew 14:14, 15:32, 20:34
. The Jewish Leaders – Ezekiel 34
. 3. The Concern Of Christ For Faithful Laborers – Vs. 37
. 4. The Call of Christ To Evangelistic Prayer – Vs. 38