Matthew 9:36
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Context
The Lord of the Harvest
35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.36When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted--This reading, however, has hardly any authority at all. The true reading doubtless is, "were harassed." and were scattered abroad--rather, "lying about," "abandoned," or "neglected." as sheep, having no shepherd--their pitiable condition as wearied under bodily fatigue, a vast disorganized mass, being but a faint picture of their wretchedness as the victims of pharisaic guidance; their souls uncared for, yet drawn after and hanging upon Him. This moved the Redeemer's compassion.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest,.... By "the Lord of the harvest" is either meant God the Father, whose are all the elect, who has a hearty concern for them, and will have them all gathered in, not one of them shall be left; or the Lord Jesus Christ himself, who has the care and charge of the whole election of grace; and who as he must, he will bring them all in; and who has power of sending forth labourers, as the following chapter shows; and so this is a proof of prayer being made to Christ; that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. This is the petition the disciples of Christ were put upon making to the Lord of the harvest, on consideration of the present condition multitudes of souls were in: they could not make, qualify, and send out ministers themselves; this is not man's work, but God's: he only is able to furnish with ministerial gifts, to work upon, and powerfully incline the hearts of men to this service, to call and send them forth into it, and to assist and succeed them in it. The persons desired to be sent are "labourers"; faithful, diligent, and industrious preachers of the Gospel; such as lay out themselves, their time, talents, and strength, in their master's service; and do not indulge themselves in sloth and idleness: the place they are desired to be sent into is, "into the harvest"; into the field of the world, where God's elect lie, and there labour in preaching the Gospel; hoping for a divine blessing, and an almighty power to attend their ministrations, for the conversion of sinners, and edification of saints. The request the disciples are directed to make, concerning these persons for this work, is, that the Lord of the harvest would "send", or "thrust" them "forth"; implying power and efficacy, and authority, on the part of the sender; and backwardness on the part of those that are sent, through modesty: a sense of the greatness of the work, and of their own unworthiness and unfitness for it. Very opportunely did our Lord move his disciples to put up this petition, and was done, no question, with a view to, and to prepare for, his mission of the twelve to preach the Gospel, of which there is an account in the next chapter. Next: Matthew Chapter 10
Tyndale Open Study Notes
9:36 like sheep without a shepherd: Jesus lamented the Pharisees’ pastoral negligence (see 12:11-12; 18:12). Their attacks against Jesus were a clear indication of their hard-hearted rejection of God. The crowds languished due to pastoral neglect and mistreatment (10:5-6; 15:12-14; 23:4; Zech 11:16).
Matthew 9:36
The Lord of the Harvest
35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.36When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
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His and His Alone
By K.P. Yohannan11K53:59Living For ChristJER 9:1LAM 1:12MAT 6:22MAT 9:36MAT 16:241CO 9:141TI 6:10In this sermon, the speaker addresses various topics such as the influence of media, the importance of reading the New Testament, and the power of one individual to make a difference. The speaker emphasizes the need to break free from sinful habits and to focus on living a life that reflects Jesus and his followers. The sermon also highlights the impact of one person's testimony in bringing light to a dark world. The speaker shares personal experiences and encourages listeners to surrender their lives to Christ and be willing to go wherever he leads them.
(Om Orientation) Our Situation - Warfare - Part 1
By George Verwer4.0K22:47Spiritual WarfareMAT 9:36MAT 28:19LUK 14:25ACT 1:8ROM 10:14In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the current state of the world and the shocking reality of billions of souls suffering physically and spiritually. He emphasizes the need for individuals to have a transformative encounter with God, just as Paul did on the road to Damascus. The speaker also highlights the power of prayer and the impact that believers can have in shaking the foundations of society. The sermon serves as an orientation session for upcoming crusades in Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East, urging young people to count the cost and fully commit to following Christ. The speaker calls for a deep understanding of the Bible and a willingness to live out its principles in order to reach millions of souls for Christ.
Spurgeon a New Biography #5
By C.H. Spurgeon1.7K1:32:46MAT 9:36LUK 15:42CO 12:9The video is a sermon transcript about the preaching of the word of God. The speaker describes his experiences in the dungeons beneath the castle of despair, which had a positive impact on his ministry. He emphasizes the importance of kindness and encouragement for those who are going through trials. The speaker also highlights the significance of bringing people to Christ and the active organization and activities of his church.
The Impact One Life Can Have, Part One
By K.P. Yohannan1.7K25:57BenevolenceJER 20:9LAM 1:12MAT 9:36MAT 25:40MAT 28:19LUK 15:4JHN 20:21In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of witnessing the devastation caused by natural disasters in southern India, where millions of people were displaced and villages were wiped out. He reflects on his own emotional response to the suffering and prays for a compassionate heart. The speaker then references Matthew's Gospel, highlighting Jesus' compassion for the lost and his call for his followers to go and share the message of salvation. He emphasizes the urgency of reaching the billions of people who do not know Jesus and calls on the audience to embody the heart of Jesus in their generation. The speaker also shares a personal story of facing opposition while trying to establish a church, emphasizing the impact that one individual can have in spreading the gospel.
Breakthrough (P2)
By K.P. Yohannan1.7K23:48BreakthroughMAT 6:33MAT 9:36MAT 16:18JHN 4:4ACT 2:47In this sermon, K.P. Johannon emphasizes the importance of surrendering one's ambitions, plans, and self-centeredness to follow Jesus. He highlights the love and invitation of Jesus to come away from the mess of the world. Johannon discusses the need to see others the way Christ does and shares the startling reality that nearly 200,000 people die every day without knowing Christ. He encourages listeners to step into the way of Christ and trust that He will build His church.
(I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ) the Disciple and His Neighbors
By Denny Kenaston1.6K58:52Disciple of Jesus ChristMAT 6:33MAT 9:36MAT 22:34MAT 28:19JAS 1:22JAS 4:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of going out and sharing the good news of God's work in our lives. He encourages young people to not be discouraged by their lack of formal education, but to boldly proclaim what God has done for them. The speaker also mentions a Tate series on God's plan of salvation, which provides a more in-depth understanding of conversion and leading others to Christ. The sermon highlights the compassion of Jesus towards the lost and emphasizes the need for believers to have a glimpse into God's heart for redemption.
Tokens of His Compassion - Part 8
By Leonard Ravenhill1.4K06:492CH 7:14PSA 34:18ISA 53:10MAT 9:36MAT 27:46LUK 23:39ROM 12:22CO 5:21JAS 4:8REV 3:1This sermon delves into the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ, highlighting how He willingly endured damnation and the forsakenness of God on the cross, bearing the shame and condemnation for humanity's sins. The speaker emphasizes the need for a deep, emotional connection to the suffering of Christ and the urgency for genuine repentance and spiritual rebirth. It challenges the audience to consider the state of the church and the world, urging a revival of true faith and power in the midst of a spiritually decaying society.
Isaiah's Personal Revival
By Morris Gleiser1.4K34:22Personal RevivalISA 6:1MAT 6:33MAT 9:36In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a witness for God. He references the message of the prophet Isaiah, who proclaimed both judgment and mercy from God. The preacher encourages young people to understand that witnessing is not just an action, but a way of life. He shares a personal story of a young lady in his youth ministry who experienced revival and realized the need for closer fellowship with God. The preacher concludes by stating that walking with God is the number one requirement for being an effective soul winner.
Christ Is All: Christian Wardrobe
By J. Glyn Owen1.4K46:21Christian LifeMAT 9:36MAT 23:37COL 3:12In this sermon, the speaker describes a chain of events that starts with a young boy discovering his chewed-up guitar and ends with a series of people lashing out in anger. The speaker emphasizes the need for someone who can absorb unjust treatment without retaliating. He then connects this concept to the compassion of Jesus, who had compassion on the multitudes because they were harassed and helpless. The speaker explains that before we can live a kind and compassionate life, we need a miracle of being incorporated into Jesus Christ. This miracle allows us to identify as strangers in this world and belong to a heavenly kingdom.
Road to Reality - Breakthrough - Part 2
By K.P. Yohannan1.3K23:48BreakthroughGEN 32:27MAT 6:33MAT 9:36MAT 16:18JHN 4:29JHN 4:35ACT 2:47In this sermon, K.P. Johanan discusses the importance of seeing others the way Christ does. He emphasizes that everyone has a God-given purpose in life and that Jesus will build his church without us having to do anything. Johanan highlights the example of the early church in the book of Acts, where they daily obeyed Jesus and saw thousands of people added to the church, ultimately changing the world. He also reminds the audience that our time on earth is temporary and that we are called to be with Jesus for eternity.
Revival
By Stephen Olford1.3K1:11:10RevivalPSA 24:3MAT 9:36JAS 5:16In this sermon, the speaker begins by mentioning Vietnam and encourages the audience to invite their friends to the upcoming ministry sessions. The speaker then shares a story about four men on a ship who witnessed sin and wickedness among the crew. These men prayed fervently and experienced a breakthrough, leading to a revival on the ship. The sermon emphasizes the importance of prevailing prayer and the need for believers to come clean with God.
John 4:11
By Morgan Bartlett1.2K24:51LifeMAT 6:33MAT 9:36JHN 10:27JHN 13:1ROM 8:291JN 4:17In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story about two men shooting, one aiming for the stars and the other aiming for a kidney stack. The speaker emphasizes that while the man aiming for the kidney stack may reach his goal, the man aiming for the stars reaches much higher. The speaker then reflects on how short we fall in comparison to what we should be as followers of Christ. However, the speaker offers hope by reminding the audience that one day we will be like Christ, as He is the measure of our assurance, responsibility, and futurity. The speaker encourages compassion for the unsaved and emphasizes that our love and compassion should move us to action in sharing the Gospel. The speaker concludes by highlighting that Jesus came to accomplish the will of God and glorify the Father, and as believers, we should strive to walk in obedience to God's will.
Paul's Vision for More Leaders
By Denny Kenaston1.2K1:23:33VisionMAT 9:362TI 1:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of men rising up to fulfill the will of God. He encourages the audience to aim high and shoot for the stars, as it is the clear revelation of God's will for every man. The speaker also gives a charge to a young man named Daniel, urging him to be an example of the believers in various aspects of his life. The purpose of the message is to challenge, bless, strengthen, encourage, and inspire all the men present to become leaders and contribute to the ever-expanding kingdom of God.
All Out Spiritual War
By George Verwer1.2K08:24MAT 9:36ROM 10:14This sermon emphasizes the urgent need for Christians to recognize the spiritual emergency in the world today, drawing parallels to physical emergencies like natural disasters and wars. It challenges believers to understand the critical state of humanity without the gospel of Jesus Christ and to take action, utilizing the abundant resources of God's grace and love to share the message of salvation.
God's Calling for Us to Be Shepherds
By Sanjay Poonen1.1K23:07ZEC 10:2MAT 9:36JHN 10:12PHP 2:31PE 5:1This sermon emphasizes the importance of being a shepherd to those around us, drawing parallels to the responsibilities and challenges faced by older siblings. It highlights the need for submission to a shepherd, developing compassion for others, and embracing the role of a shepherd with pure motives. The sermon also explores biblical examples of shepherds like David, Joseph, Nehemiah, and Peter, showcasing their humility, passion for God's kingdom, and transformation through obedience.
Message on John 4
By K.P. Yohannan1.0K25:57JER 8:21LAM 1:12MAT 6:33MAT 7:13MAT 9:36MAT 10:5JHN 20:21In this sermon, the speaker shares about the devastating situation in southern India where millions of people have been displaced and villages have been wiped out. He reflects on his own prayer to not become hardened by the pain and tragedy he witnesses. The speaker then references Matthew's Gospel, specifically chapter 9, where Jesus is moved with compassion for the helpless and lost multitudes. He emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to go and share the message of Jesus with the billions of people who do not know him, and to embody the heart of the Lord in their generation. The speaker also highlights the example of a young man who went to Boondi and established a church, emphasizing that it is not about qualifications or abilities, but about surrendering oneself completely to God. The sermon concludes with a reminder that as Christians, we belong to Christ and have been bought with a price, and we need to be willing to give ourselves fully to him.
Unreached Peoples: The Balti People of Pakistan
By Paul Hattaway1.0K00:00PSA 107:6MAT 5:14MAT 9:36ACT 1:8ROM 10:14This sermon focuses on the challenges faced by the Balti people living in northernmost Pakistan, highlighting their physical and spiritual struggles, their isolation, and the need for prayer and evangelism in this unreached community.
Kingdom Conscious Living
By David Robertson9831:23:59ISA 22:9HAB 2:2MAT 6:33MAT 9:36In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of having a vision in five areas of life. He emphasizes the need to understand God's intentions and His vision for our lives. The speaker also highlights the importance of having faith in God and His ability to work in our lives and in the world. He encourages believers to be communities of light in a dark world and to prioritize their relationship with Jesus above all else. The speaker references Matthew 9:36 to emphasize the need for compassion and leadership in reaching out to those who are lost and scattered.
Unreached Peoples: The Ansari People of South Asia
By Paul Hattaway95900:00MAT 9:36ACT 4:12ROM 10:141TI 2:5REV 7:9This sermon focuses on the Ansari people of South Asia, particularly known for their intricate silk weaving craftsmanship but often trapped in poverty due to exploitation. Despite their warm-hearted nature and Islamic practices, many Ansari lack assurance of salvation and are in need of hearing about the grace and salvation found in Jesus Christ. The sermon calls for prayers for the Ansari to encounter the truth of the Gospel and be woven into the diverse tapestry of believers worshipping Jesus for eternity.
Crisis
By George Verwer9371:07:51CrisisEXO 14:172SA 11:1MAT 6:33MAT 9:36MRK 4:1ACT 12:5JAS 5:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the Christian life as a life of grace, not driven by the law or false guilt. He encourages believers to rest in the Lord and cast their burdens upon Him. The preacher also highlights the need to respond to crises, such as the death of people in the snow, with love, humility, and prayer. He warns against being indifferent and encourages the development of a sanctified imagination to find ways to help in difficult situations. The sermon also touches on the parable of the sower and the different responses to the Gospel, emphasizing the importance of genuine belief and surrender to Christ.
Seeking and Saving the Lost by Part 3
By Chip Brogden84518:58MAT 5:13MAT 9:36MAT 28:19MRK 13:10This sermon emphasizes the importance of reaching out to the lost and sharing the love of Christ with those who are in need of spiritual truth. It highlights the need to go beyond the walls of the church and actively seek out those who are weary, confused, and lost, just as Jesus did. The message calls for a shift in mindset towards the lost, focusing on prayer, leading by example, and being a witness in all aspects of life to bring others to Christ.
Road to Reality - Critter Campaign Message
By K.P. Yohannan82724:56Road To RealityPRO 19:17ISA 1:17MAT 9:36In this sermon, Brother K.P. Yohannan shares a powerful story of a man who was desperate and contemplating suicide due to his lack of work. However, through the intervention of Gospel for Asia missionaries, the man and his family were given a cow, which provided them with a means to escape poverty. This act of compassion allowed the missionaries to share the love of Christ with the family and lead them to accept Jesus as their Savior. The sermon emphasizes the importance of reaching out to the poor and needy, as well as the transformative power of Christ's love and compassion.
Pursuing Your Treasure - Part 2
By K.P. Yohannan80913:31American DreamGEN 12:1GEN 18:32GEN 19:26MAT 6:33MAT 9:36MAT 9:38MRK 14:3In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need to stop living in an illusion of a Christianity that promises a beautiful and happy life on earth. He contrasts the stories of Lot and Abraham to illustrate this point. Lot chose a path of pursuing worldly desires, which ultimately led to destruction, while Abraham chose to leave his comfort zone and follow God's plan. The speaker encourages listeners to have a heart of compassion for others, just as Jesus did, and to pray for laborers to spread the gospel.
A Heart for the Lost
By Rick Leibee7921:28:55MAT 9:36MAT 28:19MRK 16:15LUK 15:1LUK 15:11LUK 18:35In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of true conversion and surrendering everything to follow Jesus. He uses the example of a wealthy chief publican who gave away half of his possessions and promised to restore four-fold to those he had cheated. The speaker relates this to the parable of the man who sells everything to obtain a valuable pearl, highlighting the need to prioritize the kingdom of God above worldly possessions. The sermon also reminds listeners of the desperate state of those who do not know Jesus and encourages them to remember their own need for salvation.
Our Situation - Warfare
By George Verwer75147:19MAT 9:36LUK 14:25ACT 9:6ROM 10:14PHP 4:6In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the current state of the world, emphasizing the shocking and incomprehensible physical situation that we face. He draws parallels to the experiences of Paul and the Philippian jailer, who were both deeply impacted by encountering God and asked what they should do. The speaker highlights the dire issue of global hunger, with half the world's population going to bed hungry and 10,000 people dying of starvation every day. He urges listeners to understand the gravity of the situation and to count the cost of their actions, referencing Luke 14:28 where Jesus emphasizes the importance of knowing what one is getting into.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted--This reading, however, has hardly any authority at all. The true reading doubtless is, "were harassed." and were scattered abroad--rather, "lying about," "abandoned," or "neglected." as sheep, having no shepherd--their pitiable condition as wearied under bodily fatigue, a vast disorganized mass, being but a faint picture of their wretchedness as the victims of pharisaic guidance; their souls uncared for, yet drawn after and hanging upon Him. This moved the Redeemer's compassion.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest,.... By "the Lord of the harvest" is either meant God the Father, whose are all the elect, who has a hearty concern for them, and will have them all gathered in, not one of them shall be left; or the Lord Jesus Christ himself, who has the care and charge of the whole election of grace; and who as he must, he will bring them all in; and who has power of sending forth labourers, as the following chapter shows; and so this is a proof of prayer being made to Christ; that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. This is the petition the disciples of Christ were put upon making to the Lord of the harvest, on consideration of the present condition multitudes of souls were in: they could not make, qualify, and send out ministers themselves; this is not man's work, but God's: he only is able to furnish with ministerial gifts, to work upon, and powerfully incline the hearts of men to this service, to call and send them forth into it, and to assist and succeed them in it. The persons desired to be sent are "labourers"; faithful, diligent, and industrious preachers of the Gospel; such as lay out themselves, their time, talents, and strength, in their master's service; and do not indulge themselves in sloth and idleness: the place they are desired to be sent into is, "into the harvest"; into the field of the world, where God's elect lie, and there labour in preaching the Gospel; hoping for a divine blessing, and an almighty power to attend their ministrations, for the conversion of sinners, and edification of saints. The request the disciples are directed to make, concerning these persons for this work, is, that the Lord of the harvest would "send", or "thrust" them "forth"; implying power and efficacy, and authority, on the part of the sender; and backwardness on the part of those that are sent, through modesty: a sense of the greatness of the work, and of their own unworthiness and unfitness for it. Very opportunely did our Lord move his disciples to put up this petition, and was done, no question, with a view to, and to prepare for, his mission of the twelve to preach the Gospel, of which there is an account in the next chapter. Next: Matthew Chapter 10
Tyndale Open Study Notes
9:36 like sheep without a shepherd: Jesus lamented the Pharisees’ pastoral negligence (see 12:11-12; 18:12). Their attacks against Jesus were a clear indication of their hard-hearted rejection of God. The crowds languished due to pastoral neglect and mistreatment (10:5-6; 15:12-14; 23:4; Zech 11:16).