Moved by Compassion
🥅 Goal: To understand God's heart for compassion and how we are called to reflect it in our daily lives.

Opening & Icebreaker
🙏 Opening Prayer: 
"Lord, soften our hearts to see people as You see them. Teach us to love with action, not just words. Let Your compassion move us to make a difference in the lives of those around us. Amen."

🤝 Icebreaker Question:
What’s a time when someone showed you unexpected kindness or compassion? How did it impact you?

The Compassionate Heart of God
📖 Exodus 34:6
💬 Discussion: How does this passage invite us to see God’s compassion as a foundational aspect of His character, and how should that understanding shape our own approach to mercy?

📖 Matthew 9:36
💬 Discussion: In what ways does this passage encourage us to be aware of the needs around us and respond with genuine care in our everyday interactions?

Compassion That Leads to Action
📖 Luke 10:33-34
💬 Discussion: How does the Samaritan’s example challenge us to move beyond feeling compassion to taking practical steps in caring for those in distress?

📖 1 John 3:17-18
💬 Discussion: What does this passage teach us about transforming our compassion into real, supportive actions in our community?

Living Compassionately Every Day
📖 Colossians 3:12
💬 Discussion: How do the virtues described here help us to show compassion in our daily lives as a natural expression of our faith?

📖 James 2:15-16
💬 Discussion: How does this passage challenge us to ensure that our care for others produces tangible support and genuine change in their lives?

Application & Closing
🔑 Key Takeaway:
Compassion is more than a feeling—it’s an action that reflects God’s heart.

⚡ Challenge:
This week, intentionally show compassion to someone—whether through encouragement, generosity, or simply taking time to listen.

🙏 Closing Prayer:
"Father, give us eyes to see the needs around us and hearts willing to respond. Help us to live out Your compassion in real and tangible ways. May our lives reflect Your love in action. Amen."