The Main Idea: The Lord shows his compassion through covenant priesthood to draw us to himself.

*The Big Question: How does the Lord show compassion to his covenant people?

*The Central Point: He shows compassion by drawing them through Abraham’s priesthood… by:

1.) Initiating His Priesthood (vv. 16-21) – (Application: The Lord’s compassion for you initiates your compassion for others)

2.) Instigating His Priesthood (vv. 22-23) – (Application: The Lord wants to see his compassion overflowing from you the same way it does from him)

3.) Activating His Priesthood (vv. 24-33) (Application: The Lord wants to see his compassion for you move you into engaging prayer for others)