God’s Compassion – Part 2 (Exodus 34:5-8)
THEME: “God has compassion and shows compassion for all people, especially His children.”
I. God’s Compassion Defined
hessed Covenant/Faithful Love
rahum Compassion
A. A perfect Compassion (Luke 6:36)
B. A Family Compassion (Isaiah 49:14-16; 1 Kings 3:26)
C. Feeling Compassion
D. An Abundant Compassion (Ephesians 2:4)
II. God’s Compassion Delivered
A. To the Undeserving (Daniel 9:18; Exodus 33:18)
B. To the World
1. All Creation (Psalm 145:8-9)
2. Sinners (Luke 6:35-36; Ephesians 2:4-5; John 3:16-17; 2 Peter 3:9; Romans 2:4)
Rebellious
Proud
Stubborn
Wanderer
Disobedient
Forgetful
Idolatrous
Ignorant
C. To the Oppressed (Luke 7:11-15)
Weak
Overwhelmed
Oppressed
Discouraged
Orphan
Leaderless
Childless
D. To the Family of God (Psalm 103:13-14)
E. To the Repentant (Ezekeil 33:11; Ephesians 2:4-9; 2 Corinthains 6:2; Romans 2:4)
1. Repentance of the Saint
2. Repentance of the Sinner
III. God’s Compassion Displayed
A. Through God’s Patience (Psalm 103:8; Psalm 78:37-40; Nehemiah 9:16-19)
B. Through God’s Faithfulness
1. He does not forsake (Lamentations 3:22-23)
2. He does not forget (Isaiah 49:15)
3. He hears (Nehemiah 9:26-27)
C. Through God’s Comfort (2 Corinthains 1:3-4)
D. Through God’s Forgiveness
1. Removal of Wrath (Psalm 78:38)
2. Removal of Sin (Psalm 51:1; Micah 7:19; Psalm 103:12)
3. Restoration of Fellowship (Micah 7:19)
4. Regeneration of Salvation (Titus 3:5; Psalm 51:7-8)
E. Through God’s Goodness (Isaiah 54:8)