Blessed are the Merciful

The What

Mercy is showing

Reveal Answer

pity

or

Reveal Answer

compassion

for someone

a. Justice is getting what you

b. Mercy is

Reveal Answer

not

getting what you deserve
c. Grace deals with the

Reveal Answer

root

problem: Sin
d. Mercy deals with the

Reveal Answer

affects

of the problem: Pain

The So What

Reveal Answer

Forgiveness

flows out of mercy

• If you received God’s mercy, then you should always be merciful with others

The Now What

If forgiveness flows out of mercy, then mercy flows out of

Reveal Answer

love

3 areas we need to show mercy in:

1. Mercy in the
   Reveal Answer

   PHYSICAL
   life
2. Mercy in the
   Reveal Answer

   SOCIAL
   life
3. Mercy in the
   Reveal Answer

   SPIRITUAL
   life

Discussion Questions:

*1. Describe the difference between a disciple and one who remains in the crowd. (Matthew 5:1)
2. Describe ways you’ve seen God’s GRACE and MERCY in your life.
3. Which area is the harderst for you? Mercy in the physical, social, or spiritual life?

• What is one thing this week you will do to show mercy to someone where God is moving you to do so? (Specific not general)*