September 8, 2002"Extreme Concern" TEXT: Mark 1:40-45 THESIS: Jesus has compassion, power and wisdom. ACTIONS STEP: By the grace of God I will have Christ-appeal. * * * I. "A man with leprosy came begging on his knees." (vs 40)His need was obvious to himself and all others. Jesus was his only hope. II. "Jesus reached out His hand and touched him." (vs 41)Jesus denies no one that humbles himself. Jesus is not concerned with public opinion. Jesus’ compassion has no bounds. III. "Jesus sent him away with a strong warning." (vs 43)Get involved in the spiritual conventions God ordained for our day – the church. IV. "Jesus had "Christ-appeal." The "God-nature" was evident in Jesus. B. God has called us to have "Christ-appeal" to our world. |