Mercy – “That benevolence, mildness or tenderness of heart which disposes a person to overlook injuries, or to treat an offender better than he deserves.”
I. The Union of Mercy and Truth – Thankfulness
Connected no less than 20 times in Scripture
Truth – This is what I deserve
Mercy – I did not get what I deserve
Psalm 85:10, Proverbs 3:3, Proverbs 20:28
II. Living by the mercies of God
a. Remember His Goodness
Psalm 136
b. Remember His Sacrifice
Romans 12:1-2
c. Mercy found at the Throne of Grace
The Mercy-Seat is a result of the Throne of Grace
Grace – Receiving that which we don’t deserve
Mercy – Not receiving that which we do deserve
Memory verse – Psalm 103:11 “For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
