“Why are there so many sick people in Pleasureville?”

“Why are there so many sick people in Pleasureville?”   Perhaps many, in our community, do not seek our help because it does not seem all that helpful.

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Mark 2:15-16 (CSB): “While He was reclining at the table in Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were also guests with Jesus and His disciples, because there were many who were following Him. When the scribes of the Pharisees saw that He was eating with sinners and tax collectors, they asked His disciples, “Why does He eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Mark 2:17 (CSB): “When Jesus heard this, He told them, “Those who are well don’t need a doctor, but the sick do need one. I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Look like Jesus

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Look like Jesus   Galatians 5:22-23a (CSB): “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control.”

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Look like Jesus   Galatians 5:22-23a (CSB): “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control.” How much do you look like Jesus?

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Look like Jesus   Galatians 5:22-23a (CSB): “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control.” How much do you look like Jesus? (Look in your study guide)

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Look like Jesus   2 Corinthians 3:18 (NLT): “So, all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious image.”

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Listen like Jesus

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Listen like Jesus   Proverbs 11:13 (NLT): “A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.”

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Listen like Jesus   Proverbs 11:13 (NLT): “A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.” Speak like Jesus

THE CHARACTER OF A HELPER Listen like Jesus   Proverbs 11:13 (NLT): “A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.” Speak like Jesus Proverbs 27:6 (NLT): “Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Observing

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Observing   Genesis 40:5-7 (CSB): “The cupbearer and the baker of the king of Egypt, who were confined in the prison, each had a dream. Both had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning. When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they looked distraught. So, he asked Pharaoh’s officers who were in custody with him in his master’s house, “Why are your faces sad today?”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Observing   1 Samuel 1:12-14 (CSB): “While she (Hannah) was praying in the Lord’s presence, Eli watched her lips. Hannah was speaking to herself, and although her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk and scolded her, “How long are you going to be drunk? Get rid of your wine!”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Attending

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Attending   Job 2:11a, 12-13 (NLT): “When three of Job’s friends heard of the tragedy he had suffered, they got together and traveled from their homes to comfort and console him. When they saw Job from a distance, they scarcely recognized him.

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Attending   Job 2:11a, 12-13 (NLT): “When three of Job’s friends heard of the tragedy he had suffered, they got together and traveled from their homes to comfort and console him. When they saw Job from a distance, they scarcely recognized him.

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Attending   Job 2:11a, 12-13 (NLT): Wailing loudly, they tore their robes and threw dust into the air over their heads to show their grief. Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Attending   Job 2:11a, 12-13 (NLT): Wailing loudly, they tore their robes and threw dust into the air over their heads to show their grief. Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Attending   Job 2:11a, 12-13 (NLT): Wailing loudly, they tore their robes and threw dust into the air over their heads to show their grief. Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Listening

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Listening   James 1:19 (CSB): “Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak . . .”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Listening   James 1:19 (CSB): “Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak . . .” Proverbs 10:19 (CSB): “When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Caring (Empathy)

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Caring (Empathy)   Sympathy - feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Caring (Empathy)   Sympathy - feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Caring (Empathy)   Sympathy - feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune Empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Caring (Empathy)   Sympathy - feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune Empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Caring (Empathy) “I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Caring (Empathy) “I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you.”   “That has got to be difficult for you to deal with.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Caring (Empathy) “I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you.”   “That has got to be difficult for you to deal with.” Romans 12:15 (CSB): “Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Responding

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Responding Paraphrase; “that sure seems like it would be painful to deal with.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Responding Paraphrase; “that sure seems like it would be painful to deal with.”   Job 16:2 (CSB): “You are all miserable comforters.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Acting

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Acting   Luke 10:34a (CSB): “He went over to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Finding

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Finding   Luke 10:34b (CSB): “Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”

THE TECHNIQUES OF A HELPER Finding   Luke 10:34b (CSB): “Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.” The servant girl in 2 Kings 5:3 (CSB): “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his skin disease.”

Jesus said in Matthew 5:13-16 (CSB): “You are the salt of the earth Jesus said in Matthew 5:13-16 (CSB): “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”

  Is the way you live, causing others to seek Jesus’ help?

The prayers of a helper:

The prayers of a helper:   Lord, open my eyes to the needs.

The prayers of a helper:   Lord, open my eyes to the needs. Lord, I am willing to be used by You.

The prayers of a helper:   Lord, open my eyes to the needs. Lord, I am willing to be used by You. Lord, make my life, salt and light.

The prayers of a helper:   Lord, open my eyes to the needs. Lord, I am willing to be used by You. Lord, make my life, salt and light. Lord, give me the boldness to help.

The prayers of a helper:   Lord, open my eyes to the needs. Lord, I am willing to be used by You. Lord, make my life, salt and light. Lord, give me the boldness to help. Lord, help me to continually learn to do better.