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Encouraging Word Studies #1: Mercy

Encouraging Word Studies #1: Mercy. Encouraging Word Studies: Mercy. According to the dictionary, Mercy is defined as “kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly; kindness or help given to people who are in a very bad or desperate situation”

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Encouraging Word Studies #1: Mercy

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  1. Encouraging Word Studies #1: Mercy

  2. Encouraging Word Studies: Mercy • According to the dictionary, Mercy is defined as “kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly; kindness or help given to people who are in a very bad or desperate situation” • An easy Bible definition is “when God allows us to escape what we deserve” (Rom. 6:23; Lam. 3:22; Neh. 9:13, 13:22).

  3. Encouraging Word Studies: Mercy • The Greek word for mercy is eleos (eleos). • Strong’s Dictionary defines this as “mercy; kindness or good will toward the miserable and afflicted, joined with a desire to relieve them”

  4. Encouraging Word Studies: Mercy • The background and etymology of the word puts a beautiful nuance on mercy. This word has the same ultimate root as the old Greek word for oil, or more precisely, olive oil; a substance which was used extensively as a soothing agent for bruises and minor wounds. The oil was poured onto the wound and gently massaged in, thus soothing, comforting and making whole the injured part.

  5. Mercy in Classical Greek • This illustration from Classical Greek may help understand this word…A precious story pictures a mother pleading with Napoleon to spare her condemned son's life. The emperor said the crime was dreadful; justice demanded his life. "Sir," sobbed the mother, "Not justice, but mercy." "He does not deserve mercy," was the answer. "But, sir, if he deserved it, it would not be mercy," said the mother. "Ah yes, how true," said Napoleon. "I will have mercy."

  6. Examples of God’s Mercy • Lot & family spared from destruction of Sodom & Gomorrah (Gen. 19:19). • Joseph in prison (Gen. 39:21) • Israel’s release from Slavery (Ex. 15:13) • Jesus healed a man suffering from a severe case of epilepsy (Mt. 17:15)

  7. Examples of God’s Mercy • Jesus gave two blind men sight (Mt. 20:30). • The Good Samaritan is an example of Mercy (Luke 10:37) • Jesus healing the 10 lepers (Luke 17:13).

  8. The Character of God is Merciful • Deut. 4:31…notice this description of God’s mercy • He is the Father of Mercies (2 Cor. 1:3). • He is RICH in mercy (Eph. 2:4). • He is full of pity and tender mercy (James 5:11).

  9. The Prime Example of Mercy: Forgiveness • Psalm 51:1—God’s mercy in David’s Forgiveness • Psalm 103:10-11 • Luke 18:13 • Heb. 8:12 • Prov. 28:13

  10. Jesus Made Mercy Possible • 2 Cor. 5:21 • Isa. 53:4 • Heb. 2:9 • 1 John 2:1-2

  11. Benefits of Mercy • Mercy gives Great Comfort (Ps. 119:76) • Mercy makes salvation possible (Titus 3:5). • Mercy creates trust (Ps. 13:5) • Mercy gives hope (Ps. 33:18; 1 Pet. 1:3).

  12. Benefits of Mercy • Mercy of God never fails (Ps. 136—mercy endures forever occurs 42 times). • The mercy of God fills/satisfies our soul (Ps. 119:64).

  13. The Christian & Mercy • Mercy is reciprocal (James 2:13; Mt. 5:17). • We should pray for mercy (Ps. 86:3; Heb. 4:16). • We should praise God for his mercy (Ps. 89:1). • Mercy follows the faithful (Ps. 23:6; Ps. 32:10).

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