2. Matthew 5:1-12 – “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the

3. peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God
peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”

4. v.7 – “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.”

5. I. The Bible Has A Lot to Say About Mercy
₋ It is expressed as compassion, pity, or loving kindness
Psalm 108:4 – “His mercy is great”
Micah 7:18 – “He delights in mercy”
II Corinthians 1:3 – “Father of mercies”
Ephesians 2:4 – “Rich in mercy”
I Peter 1:3 – “His mercy is abundant”
Psalm 136 – “His mercy is everlasting”

6. II. Definition of Mercy
₋ Meeting peoples’ needs, feeling compassion, and showing compassion by our actions

7. III. The Source of Mercy ₋ God is the source of all comfort
II Corinthians 1:3 – “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
₋ God is the source of all comfort
Luke 6:36 – “Be ye therefore merciful, as your father also is merciful.”

8. IV. The Practice of Mercy
₋ Mercy does not harbor resentment, capitalize on another’s weakness, or publicize another’s sin
₋ In helping others, we demonstrate the heart of mercy

9. V. The Results of God’s Mercy
₋ God is merciful to us by saving us
₋ In appreciation, we should be merciful to others