Moved with Compassion - Mark 1: 40-45
Scripture Reading
Mark 1:40-45 (ESV)
40 And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” 41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.” 42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. 43 And Jesus sternly charged him and sent him away at once, 44 and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” 45 But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in desolate places, and people were coming to him from every quarter.
Reflection:
Jesus was not afraid to touch brokenness.
His compassion crossed social, spiritual, and emotional boundaries.
Worship teams should be places of grace, patience, and care—not perfection or judgment.
Compassion opens hearts to healing.
Personal Questions:
- Who do I struggle to show compassion toward?
- How has Jesus met me in my brokenness?
- Does compassion flow naturally from my worship?
Team Questions:
- How can our team better reflect Christ’s compassion?
- What does grace look like in rehearsal and service?
- How do testimonies strengthen worship?
Prayer:
Jesus, soften my heart. Help me see people the way You do and love them with Your compassion. Let my worship reflect Your mercy and grace. Amen.