Lord, Have Mercy!

The Big Idea: The merciful Lord blesses the merciful, and they shall receive mercy! Exodus 34:6-7 Outline: 1. Contrition (Verses 1-3) *Deep sorrow and humble repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God. 2. Petition (Verses 4-5) *Prayer, supplication, imploration. 3. Condition (Verses 6-7) *Mode or state of being with regard to external circumstances or influences. 4. Transition (Verses 8-10) *Passage from one place or state to another. Hebrews 4:12-13 2 Samuel 24:14 Psalm 51:16-17 Isaiah 57:15-16 Proverbs 3:11-12 James 5:13 Spurgeon - "This is the right way to plead with God. Urge not your goodness or your greatness, but plead your sin and your bitterness. When we seek a pardon, we are not asking God to do that which will stain His banner - He delighteth in mercy. It is His peculiar, darling attribute." 2 Kings 20:1-6