“Know the Savior’s Compassion!” Mark 1:35-45

May 17, 2026

Book: Mark

 Since Jesus showed deep compassion for people, He provided a model for us to follow.   Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines compassion as: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it From <https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compassion>

There is very real and deep suffering in this evil world. Many churches and organizations constantly advertise their need for money to help those in need. In fact. There are so many needs that we can easily become overwhelmed.

When word got around that Jesus had compassion on people in need, tremendous numbers of people tried to find Him to meet their needs. How our compassionate Savior handled this demand can teach us some great principles for our lives.