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SESSION 38

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RUSSELL SANDERS

5-24-2024

THE COMPASSION OF JESUS

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Luke 16:19-31 tells Jesus’ story about a poor and sick beggar named Lazarus and a certain rich man that fared sumptuously. Lazarus sat at the rich man’s gate daily and begged for breadcrumbs but did not receive help. Sadly, the only help received was from the dogs that came and licked his sores. 

Both Lazarus and the rich man died. Lazarus went to Abraham’s bosom in paradise, which is the part of Sheol [abode of the dead] equivalent to the future heaven. The calloused rich man who refused to help Lazarus went to torment, the part of Sheol equivalent to hell.

Jesus was declared to be Yahweh’s salvation in the Old Testament. His very name, Yeshua, means salvation in Hebrew.

What I see here in this true story, because Jesus speaks of a certain rich man, not a fictional rich man, is that He had compassion on Lazarus who was poverty stricken. Lazarus was taken into glory, while the selfish and prideful rich man that only thought about himself was sent to torment.

Compassion is consistent throughout the word of God. We are to help the poor and needy. [widows, orphans, etc.] Often people in these circumstances have it in their hearts [spirit] that their only real help comes from God and God uses people to help them. 

This is why in James 2:14 it tells us that we are to help those who are destitute.  Helping others is part of the “good works” that God has ordained for us to do. [Ephesians 2:9.]

Many of these poorer people are unable to truly help themselves so Jesus gives us compassion to help them as though we are doing it unto Him.

Do not be quick to judge the homeless, beggars, alcoholics, drug addicts, the unemployed, and so forth. Our ministry, like many others, supports ministries that help those less fortunate. This is showing Jesus’ compassion when we do it. 

We should never take any glory for doing this. We are just showing the compassion of Jesus in helping the less unfortunate. That is what Jesus would expect us to do. 

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HELEN SANDERS

5-24-2024

LET US NEVER FORGET

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As we Americans celebrate Memorial Day and an extra-long weekend, I would like to remind us of what this day is all about.

I come from a family of patriots. My father was in World War 1. My two brothers were career Navy and served in Vietnam. My husband was in the Navy and also served in Vietnam. I have a great granddaughter in the military and many great nephews that served. A brother-in-law retired Air Force, and another brother-in-law that was in the Navy.

As a young person growing up, I was taught the meaning of patriotism in elementary school. We said the Pledge of Allegiance every school day. We were taught what the red, white, and blue of our flag meant.

Are you aware of what they mean? 

The red represents hardiness, valor, courage, and readiness to sacrifice. It can also represent the blood that was shed by those who have fought for our country’s freedom. 

The white represents purity and innocence. The white stars on our flag can symbolize the heavens and the divine goal that humans strive for. The blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice. It can also be a reminder to remain strong and watchful. The shade of blue used on our flag is called Old Glory Blue which is made from the indigo plant.

Many of these characteristics of the colors of our flag are also characteristics of a faithful Christian. We strive to live pure lives. We seek justice and persevere through hardships while we still trust God to bring about His will. We also have had many Christians in the past and in the present day that have shed their blood to further the gospel.

Let us never forget the price that has been paid for the freedoms that we all enjoy in this country. Let us pray that we remain vigilant for the Lord in our call to serve him and

bring others to the cross for salvation. Jesus paid the ultimate price for freedom in offering up his life for you and me. Let us never forget!

Let us be reminded of 1 Peter 5:8-9 that says, “⁸Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: ⁹Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.”

Let us be willing to be the kind of Christian soldiers that fight the fight of faith and win the battle so others can be freed from the grips of our enemy, the adversary of our souls, the devil. We will win this war if we do not quit. 

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