It’s Time To Open My Heart To Those In Need
John 17:18 (The Message) — 18 In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world.
Luke 10:30–37 (NLT) — 30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’ 36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”
1. ___________________ when someone is hurting.
Isaiah 35:3–4 (NLT) — 3 With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees. 4 Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.”
A. You can encourage with your _____________.
B. You can encourage others with our ________________.
C. You can encourage each other just by our ______________.
Hebrews 3:13 (CEV) — 13 You must encourage one another each day. And you must keep on while there is still a time that can be called “today.” If you don’t, then sin may fool some of you and make you
2. _____________ when someone needs wisdom.
Proverbs 4:7 (NLT) — 7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.
Proverbs 3:13 (NLT) — 13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.
Proverbs 1:2 (NLT) — 2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise.
Luke 17:3 (The Message) — 3 “Be alert. If you see your friend going wrong, correct him. If he responds, forgive him.
1 Peter 3:15 (The Message) — 15 Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master. Be ready to speak up and tell anyone who asks why you’re living the way you are, and always with the utmost courtesy.
3. We ____________ when someone needs help.
Proverbs 14:21 (CEV) — 21 It’s wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 11:25 (NLT) — 25 The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Proverbs 27:10 (NLT) — 10 Never abandon a friend— either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance. It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away.