TODAY’S KEY VERSE
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4 NIV)
1. DON’T SHOOT THE WOUNDED
- Job 19:1-3
- Galatians 6:1
- Hebrews 3:13
2. GOD COMFORTS HURTING PEOPLE
- Psalm 34:18
- Isaiah 61:1-3
3. BE COMPASSIONATE
- Job 6:14
- Job 42:11
- 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
RESPOND
- How should we treat people who are suffering because of their own poor choices and mistakes?
- How can Christians show compassion in practical ways?
- How can Christians acts of compassion be used by God to draw people to Christ?
- BONUS: How can you apply this week’s lesson to your life?