JESUS IS MERCIFUL “HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER” – JANUARY 10, 2021

God is rich in mercy!

INTRO: Mercy is an integral part of the gospel message. Jesus came to become a channel of lovingkindness and mercy to the world.

  • Where would any of us be without God’s mercy & grace? … We would all be doomed to destruction!
  • David prayed — Have MERCY…according unto the multitude of your tender MERCIES blot out my transgressions.
  • Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of MERCIES, and God of all comfort
  • Intercession at Washington D.C.; “Mercy” (6 times); Angelic message.

Stories of BLIND MEN RECEIVING MERCY

  • 2 blind men healed in Capernaum
  • Bartimaeus healed near Jericho as he was crying out “Jesus have MERCY on me!”

JESUS IS MERCIFUL

  • Ephesians 2:4,7-8 – God is rich in mercy – we are saved by His grace & mercy

Because of His mercy and grace, we have been saved from HELL!

  • It’s because of His mercies and compassion that we are not consumed.  They are new every day, & great is His faithfulness!

JESUS IS OUR MERCIFUL HIGH PRIEST (Hebrews 2:17)

  • He is a MERCIFUL and faithful high priest, making reconciliation for our sins.
  • He is interceding for us

GOD’S GREAT MERCIES

  • DEFINITION: Overlooking an offense; treating an offender better than what he deserves; Forgiveness of trespasses and injuries; forbear punishment & reduce consequences of an offense less than what is warranted; pardon…
  • MERCY & grace (grace is the closest synonym to describe mercy).
  • Pray for MERCY, peace, & love to be multiplied
  • God’s great MERCY forgives sin – (however he does not clear the guilt and just judgment for the unrepentant).
  • His GREAT MERCIES are over all of his works.
  • He is MERCIFUL & gracious! His MERCIFUL kindness is great toward us!
  • He is abounding in MERCY!

HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER

  • His great mercies are everlasting (Psalm 100:4-5)
  • “Praise the Lord for His mercy endures forever!” (declare)
  • Dedication of the Temple of Solomon
  • Rebuilding of the Temple
  • Jehoshaphat’s army
  • Psalm 136 – all 26 verses… “for His mercy endures forever

MORE SCRIPTURES & BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATIONS

  • In Isaiah the Lord says, “with everlasting kindness, I will have MERCY on you”
  • The voice of the bridegroom & the bride say “For the Lord is good, for His MERCY ENDURES FOREVER!

WE PRAISE YOU, LORD, FOR YOUR MERCY ENDURES FOREVER!

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