Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9; John 1:1-5, 14-16.

Key verse: “In all their distress, it was no messenger or angel but his presence that saved them; in his love and in his pity, he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. (Isaiah 63:9)

Questions to ponder:

• What is the general understanding of pity? Why do some people seek to be pitied while others don’t?
• How would you describe God’s pity, and how is it different from human pity?
• Tell a time when you experienced God’s love and pity in your life.