Have you ever been in a situation where you've needed to be shown mercy? Humanity likes to do acts of mercy, but often it becomes about oneself. 'I helped someone in need, I showed them mercy', but Jesus calls us to be different. Because we have been shown such an act of mercy the natural outflow is that we need to be a merciful people. In this week’s message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:7 on the merciful.
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Reflection Questions
- Is there an area of your life where you have been withholding mercy? How is Father asking you to make it right?
- Who do you need to bring to the feet of Jesus?
- Where is God inviting you to be merciful?
Challenge
'Intentionally look for ways this week to both: be merciful & show mercy!'
Scripture
- Matthew 5:1-2
- Matthew 5:7
- Matthew 18:21-22
- Ephesians 2:4-5
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#5. The Merciful
The Beatitudes: Matthew 5
June 4, 2017 • John Carrano
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