Compassionate Ministry

Vineyard DNA

August 17, 2025

Jean Holm, Care Pastor

Syracuse Site

Compassionate Ministry

1. Compassion begins with seeing.

As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it.

Luke 19:41

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7

2. Compassion moves us toward action.

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Matthew 14:14

Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?

James 2:15-16

3. Compassion partners with the Holy Spirit.

God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Romans 5:5

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.

Acts 10:38

Action Step: I will ask God for a Compassion Assignment this week.