Blessed be a Merciful Blessing

Cahaba Park Church

March 19, 2023 • Jamie Peterson • Matthew 5:1–12

I. Mercy Defined

II. The Motive for Being Merciful

III. The Implications for Being Merciful

I. The cause of blessed persecution II. The Nature of blessed persecution III. The hope in blessed persecution

I. Sons of God/Peace of God II. Peace with Family III. Peace with outsiders

I. The humility of Jesus' heart. II. The brokenness of Jesus' heart. III. The hope of Jesus' heart.