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Psalm 86
Message 3
Lord Have Mercy
Me:
I’ll give you a warning ticket
a. Traveling with a church member
i.
If you drive 70
We:
“Lord Have Mercy”
a.
An unnamed website
i.
An expression used out of frustration and seeing no clear solution to a problem.
An expression of disbelief.
b.
Here’s another
i.
This is a quality that has to do with
Compassion Forgiveness and Leniency.
ii.
Example: If convicted of a crime, you might plead for the judge's mercy, meaning a lesser punishment.
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Judge I’m don’t have any money and it’s my son’s birthday.
iii.
When people say "May God have mercy on me!" they're asking for forgiveness.
A Bible Dictionary
i.
A quality of compassion, especially as expressed in God’s forgiveness of human sin.
ii.
Scripture stresses God’s forbearance (patience self-control) towards sinners.
iii.
In his mercy, God shields sinners from what they deserve and gives gifts that they do not deserve.
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This sounds a lot like grace
v.
They are certainly cousins
d.
Look at the bible with me
God:
The God of Mercy
a. Mercy in the bible
i. Mercy is used 174 times in the bible
ii.
Like our verse today
iii.
Psalm 86:3 (NIV) — 3 have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long.
iv.
Psalm 86:3 (ESV) — 3 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all the day.
God’s goodness
i. Psalm 103:8 (NLT) — 8 The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
ii. 2 Samuel 24:14 (NLT) — 14 “I’m in a desperate situation!”
David replied to Gad. “But let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great.
Do not let me fall into human hands.”
iii.
Romans 3:23–24 (NLT) — 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.
24Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight.
He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.
Two ways God’s mercy gives hope.
i.
When we are in destress
ii.
When we need forgiveness
You:
When you pray “Lord Have Mercy”
a.
It means you know you have sinned and deserve punishment.
i.
Even though Jesus paid for your sin, you cheapen grace when you act like you can do what you want.
b.
You accept his grace.
i. It’s the only way you can God’s mercy is by accepting God’s wonderful gift
c.
You will remember that Christ took the wrath you deserved.
i. God stored up that wrath
d.
You will realize your need for God.
i. John 10:27–28 (NLT) — 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish.
No one can snatch them away from me.
e.
You must come before God with reverence and tenderness.
i. God gives grace to the humble but resists the proud
ii.
God deserves be honored.
He deserves all glory
f.
Mercy is painful
i. God is far more interested in your character than your comfort
We:
Why is it important to ask God for mercy?
a. Mercy is not automatic.
b.
Only God can give it.
c.
We must repent.
d.
We want to please God. ( a sweet aroma)
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It pleases God to be merciful.
Pray this prayer
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