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BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL. MATTHEW 5:6. Blessed Are the Merciful— Matt. 5:6. Mercy Isaiah 49:25, Jeremiah 31:20, Eph. 2:4 Major character istic of God Exodus 34:6 Compassion a deep & tender emotion because of another’s need he cannot fulfill alone
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BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL MATTHEW 5:6
Blessed Are the Merciful—Matt. 5:6 • Mercy Isaiah 49:25, Jeremiah 31:20, Eph. 2:4 • Major characteristic of God Exodus 34:6 • Compassion a deep & tender emotion because of another’s need he cannot fulfill alone • Can’t be demanded or earned (from within) • We can ask for it from God & others • We should ask for it sometimes • We should give it even when not asked for it 1 John 3:16-18 • Heb. 13:16 is a sacrifice
Blessed Are the Merciful—Matt. 5:6 • Because of God’s mercy, we are to be merciful Romans 12:1,8 with cheerfulness • Hosea 6:6 mercynotsacrifice • Knowledge of God more than burnt offering Fulfilling Needs—Luke6:27-36 • Physical: financial, food, help with tasks • Social: time, attention, involvement • Emotional: peace, support, comfort • Spiritual: forgiveness, gospel, encouragement
For They Shall Obtain Mercy—Matt. 5:6 • If we realize God’s mercy, we will be merciful • If we are merciful, we will receive mercy • Matthew 18:21-35 • The unmerciful do not understand mercy • The unmerciful cannot receive mercy James 2:13 • God will treat us as we treat others Psalm 18:25 • Goddelightsto forgive Psalm 51:16-17 • He gave His Son so He could Rom. 5:6-8 • Receive His mercy today Rom. 10:17,13, 2:4, 6:3