The Compassion and Power of Christ

I. Compassion in Action (Luke 7:11-12)

A. Jesus’ encounter with a widow in Nain

1. Compassion moves Jesus to action (Matthew 9:36)
2. Old Testament precedent: Elijah raising the widow’s son (1 Kings 17:17-24)

B. Recognizing the plight of the widow

1. Jesus’ empathy for the grieving mother
2. Demonstrating love for the marginalized (Psalm 146:9)

II. The Authority of Christ (Luke 7:13-15)

A. Jesus’ command over death

1. Foreshadowing Jesus’ own resurrection (John 11:25-26)

III. Impact on the Community (Luke 7:16-17)

A. The spread of the news

1. Spreading the Gospel of salvation and hope (Romans 10:9-13)