The Lord Jesus promises to all those who are merciful – and to only those who are merciful – that they will be shown mercy: 1. the concept of mercy is often twisted 2. the concept of mercy creates problems for true Christians 3. God’s mercy is shown perfectly by Jesus Christ
Introduction: 1. When is it difficult to know HOW to be merciful? Point 1: 2. Is being merciful (in our text) a way of thinking or a way of behaving? 3. Why is making excuses unhelpful if we want to be merciful? What does the Bible say that contradicts all our excuses? 4. Some people say that we need to be merciful when there is repentance: what does the Bible say about that? Point 2: 5. Grace is God’s answer to people who are undeserving. Mercy is God’s answer to people who are ________________ 6. Why is it often difficult for Christians to show mercy? What did the Lord command the Israelites to do in Exodus 22? Point 3: 7. How can we learn to become merciful? And what process starts after that, and then continues our whole life long?
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