Before Jesus was born, the poor and the sick only received help from families. The Romans would only help another if reciprocity could be expected. Jesus healed anyone who came to him. He identified with the poor, the weak and the sick. Thus began the notion that every fellow human being is worth our help. Hospitals, nursing, the Red Cross were all Christian innovations.
December 24, 2023 AM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church
World Before Jesus: Weak Were Left Alone - Matthew 8:14-17