1. Two processions (11-13)

Jesus entered Nain with a large crowd following him. They met another procession leaving the town. The crowd with Jesus was full of joy and hope; the other crowd was a sorrowful and despairing funeral procession. The dead person was the only son of a widow. Jesus' heart went out to her. He said, 'Don't cry.' Jesus is the compassionate shepherd who knows our sorrow and gives us his heart.

2. God has come to help his people (14-17)

Jesus spoke to the young man in the coffin and life came into his body. He sat up and began to talk. Jesus' word gives life. Only the Creator God can give life to the dead. The people praised God, and said, 'God has come to help his people.' Jesus is the living God who turns our despair into hope and our sorrow into joy.

Application: Lord, help me to give my heart to those who need your compassion. Teach me to pray to the Creator of life, and not despair.
One Word: Jesus' heart went out to her