GETTING RADICAL MERC Y M E R C Y

Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

 Mercy: Giving someone what they __ instead of what they ____. nee d deserv e

TO SHOW MERCY…  First I must __ ___. know mercy

I Peter 1:3 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

Psalm 103:10 “He has not treated us as we deserve for our sins or paid us back for our wrongs.”

Psalm 103:11 “As high as the heavens are above the earth – that is how vast His mercy is toward those who fear Him.”

Psalm 103:12 “As far as the east is from the west – that is how far He has removed our rebellious acts from Himself.”

Luke 18:13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’”

Lamentations 3:22, 23 “The Lord’s love never ends; His mercies never stop. 23 They are new every morning…”

TO SHOW MERCY…  Then I will __ ___. show mercy

Luke 6:36 “Show mercy, just as your Father shows mercy.”

James 2:13 “For there will be no mercy for you if you have not been merciful to others. But if you have been merciful, then God’s mercy toward you will win out over His judgment against you.”

Colossians 3:12 “God has chosen you and made you His holy people. He loves you. So always do these things: Show mercy to others, be kind, humble, gentle, and patient.”

Matthew 5:38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’”

Matthew 5:39 “But I tell you, don’t stand up against an evil person. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other cheek also.”

Matthew 5:40 “If someone wants to sue you in court and take your shirt, let him have your coat also.”

Matthew 5:41 “If someone forces you to go with him one mile, go with him two miles.”

Matthew 5:42 “If a person asks you for something, give it to him. Don’t refuse to give to someone who wants to borrow from you.”

Matthew 5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemies.’”

Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.”

Matthew 5:45 “If you do this, you will be true children of your Father in heaven.

He causes the sun to rise on good people and on evil people, and He sends rain to those who do right and to those who do wrong.”

How Do I Show Mercy? How Do I Show Mercy? Turn ____ ___. the other cheek

How Do I Show Mercy? Let them __ ____. have your coat

How Do I Show Mercy? Go _____ __. the second mile

How Do I Show Mercy? Give _____ ____. to the one who asks

How Do I Show Mercy? Love _____. your enemy

TO SHOW MERCY…  As I show mercy, I will better __ ___. know mercy

Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

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Hebrews 4:16 “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.”