How Does Jesus Really See You?

Main message: The sermon highlights Jesus’ encounter with the leper in Mark 1 as a picture of his compassion, willingness to touch the untouchable, and power to restore both physically and relationally. It urges listeners to see people the way Jesus does and to understand Jesus as one who notices, approaches, and loves the broken.

Key points:

• The leper’s approach took courage and desperation because leprosy meant shame, isolation, and public warning.
• Jesus’ response was not only to heal but to touch the man, showing acceptance and compassion before physical restoration.
• The touch signaled that the man was not abandoned by God and was worthy of relationship.
• The story reveals Jesus’ heart: he sees beyond outward brokenness and moves toward those others avoid.
• Believers are challenged to view others with Jesus’ compassion and to see Jesus himself as caring and near.

Scriptures mentioned: Mark 1:40-41, Matthew 8 (alluded to)