God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.-Matthew 5:7 NLT God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. - Matthew 5:8 NLT Mercy: compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one’s power. is not getting something we deserve. is getting something we didn’t deserve. For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.-Hebrews 4:12 NLT “We’ve become great judges of others’ sin but great lawyers of our own.”-Pastor Chris Hodges Mercy Cannot Be . This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”–and I am the worst of them all.-1 Timothy 1:15 NLT All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God's anger, just like everyone else. But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. It is only by God's grace that you have been saved!-Ephesians 2:3-5 NLT Once You’ve Been You Can Begin . If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.-Matthew 6:14-15 NLT There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.-James 2:13 NLT No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.-Micah 6:8 NLT Show Mercy to People Who Have . “A mistake is only a mistake until you learn from it. Then it becomes a lesson.” One of the criminals hanging beside him scoffed, “So you're the Messiah, are you? Prove it by saving yourself–and us, too, while you're at it!” But the other criminal protested, "Don't you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die? We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn't done anything wrong." Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” And Jesus replied, "I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise."-Luke 23:39-43 NLT Show Mercy To People Who . Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing.” ...-Luke 23:34 NLT Show Mercy To . But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.-Romans 5:8 NLT There needs to be before . But when the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with such scum?” When Jesus heard this, he said, "Healthy people don't need a doctor–sick people do." Then he added, "Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners."-Matthew 9:11-13 NLT Show Mercy To . A Light to the World (Philippians 2:15) A Conqueror (Romans 8:37) Child of God (John 1:12) Chosen, Royal Priesthood, Holy Nation (1 Peter 2:9) Righteous and Holy (Ephesians 4:14) even though I used to blaspheme the name of Christ. In my insolence, I persecuted his people. But God had mercy on me because I did it in ignorance and unbelief. Oh, how generous and gracious our Lord was! He filled me with the faith and love that come from Christ Jesus.-1 Timothy 1:13-14 NLT God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. - Matthew 5:8 NLT And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations. - Ezekiel 36:26-27 NLT We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago. - Luke 24:21 NLT Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. Wasn't it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. - Luke 24:25-27 NLT As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared! - Luke 24:30-31 NLT