The Beatitudes: Mercy

04/28/22 • 24 min

The Beatitudes – Merciful
Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”

6 Truths from the Bible about Mercy
1. Grace and mercy are not interchangeable terms. Hebrews 4:16
2. Forgiveness is only a part of mercy. Ephesians 2:4-5
3. Love can exist without mercy. Ephesians 1:4-5
4. Mercy is paid for by the one who gives it. Isaiah 53:5
5. The dispensing of God’s mercy is person-specific. Romans 9:15-18
6. God loves the merciful. Matthew 25:40

Application:
1. Remember what Christ did for you.
2. Elevate meeting the needs of others
3. Show mercy and God will show you mercy.

"Mercy is God’s loving response to sinners and mercy is our loving response to others in circumstances of need."

The Beatitudes – Merciful
Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”

Application:
1. Remember what Christ did for you.
2. Elevate meeting the needs of others
3. Show mercy and God will show you mercy.

"Mercy is God’s loving response to sinners and mercy is our loving response to others in circumstances of need."

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The Beatitudes: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

The Beatitudes: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Matthew 5:6

Presuppositions:
1. All people desire things.
2. Not every desire will be fulfilled.
3. Not every fulfilled desire is fully satisfying.

Key terms:
1. Hunger and thirst
2. Righteousness
3. Satisfied

The point: You will desire many things. Many of those desires will never happen and those that do may only temporarily satisfy you. Desiring righteousness is not one of those things.

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The Beatitudes: Pure in Heart

The Beatitudes - Pure in Heart
Matthew 5:8

Let me ask you something. Like the Jews, are you trying to save your own space in heaven with God? If so, you are not going to make it. That destiny is not gained by your works, even righteous works. In fact, that destiny is not gained by law-abiding people. A heavenly destiny is only gained by those who are pure of heart. Only they will see God. This is why David said, Create in me a clean heart oh God. You and I must trust in the sacrifice and the ability of Jesus to save us. Eph. 2:8 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” It is God and God alone, who can save your soul and save your place in heaven. Will you trust Him today to make you pure of heart? It’s the only way.