MERCY

Matthew 5:1–12 (KJV 1900)

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Psalm 145:8 (KJV 1900)

The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion;

Slow to anger, and of great mercy.

DEFINING MERCY-compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.

Psalm 145:8 KJV 1900

The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; Slow to anger, and of great mercy.

Hebrews 4:16 (KJV 1900)

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

DESCRIBING MERCY

1 Thessalonians 5:14 (KJV 1900)

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

Romans 15:7 (KJV 1900)

Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

DESCRIBING MERCY

Colossians 3:13 (KJV 1900)

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Matthew 18:21–22 (KJV 1900)

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

Matthew 17:15 (KJV 1900)

Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.

Matthew 17:18 (KJV 1900)

And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.

1 John 3:17–18 (KJV 1900)

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

Proverbs 25:21–22 (KJV 1900)

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat;

And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head,

And the Lord shall reward thee.

Luke 6:27–28 (KJV 1900)

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Luke 6:33–36 (KJV 1900)

And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

DESCRIBING MERCY

DESIRING MERCY

Luke 6:36 (KJV 1900)

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Ephesians 2:4–5 (KJV 1900)

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

1 pet 1:3

1 Peter 1:3 (KJV 1900)

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

James 2:13 (KJV 1900)

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

Proverbs 11:17 (KJV 1900)

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul:

But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

DESIRING MERCY

GOD HAS BEEN MERCIFUL TO US! HOW ARE WE GOING TO RESPOND? ARE WE GOING TO EXTEND MERCY?