Episode 54 - Be Merciful

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Mercy Definition: Mercy is the compassionate treatment of those in distress, especially when it is within one's power to punish or harm them. The word “mercy” derives from the medieval Latin merced or merces, which means "price paid." Luke 6:32-36 NIV When you include your enemies, showing mercy becomes a whole lot harder. Q1: Have you ever struggled with wanting someone who hurt you to suffer or fail? Our feelings are real, but Jesus asks us to move past our feelings to show mercy. Q2: What does it look like to be Mercy-full? (Filled with mercy) Do you know someone who is good at showing mercy? God shows mercy to us... 1. God sees you for your potential and gives you a hand up Psalm 25:6-7 NLT 2. Mercy has been shown to you Ephesians 2:4-5 NLT 3. Mercy is freely available to you at all times Hebrews 4:16 NIV Q3: How does God's mercy motivate you to offer mercy to others? Jesus says mercy looks like “loving your enemies” Luke 6:36 NIV Jesus is asking us to do for others what God has already done, and continues to do, for us. Challenge: Choose to let someone off the hook who has done you wrong, or show kindness and mercy toward someone you think deserves what they are dealing with. Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org/groups for more information. If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram