Healing Hands in a Hostile Moment

I. Grace in the face of hostility
Luke 22:49-51

A. Grace rather than retaliation
Romans 12:19-21
B. Extend forgiveness and seek peace
Matthew 5:43-48

II. Healing in the midst of chaos
Luke 22:51

A. The demonstration of deep compassion
Isaiah 53:5
B. In moments when life is falling apart, He restores the brokenness
Luke 4:16-21 quoted Isaiah 61:1-2

III. Fortitude in the face of injustice

A. Trusting the Lord when we do not see the full picture
Matthew 16:21
Matthew 17:22-23
Matthew 20:17-19