thirsty for mercy

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•First know that God has abundant

mercy for us. 1 Pet. 1:3-5; 2 Cor. 1:3

•His mercy is “rich”! Eph. 2:4

•Seen through the ages… James 5:11

We Should Seek God’s

MERCY

•We should recognize the need

and ask for it! Heb. 4:16

•When we obey God we obtain it!

1 Pet. 1:22; 2:9-10

•As we live we should constantly

look for it. Jude 21

We Are Saved By His

MERCY

•By His mercy he saved us…Titus 3:5

•Through this we have a living hope.

1 Peter 1:3

•Paul as example of this…

1 Tim.1:13-16

We Should Be

MERCIFUL

•If we are, we shall obtain mercy…

Mt. 5:7

•It is a weighty matter! Mt. 23:23

•God always wants this of His people…

Micah 6:8; Luke 10:37

•It triumphs over judgment! Jas.2:13

MERCY Does Not Annul Obedience!

•Humility seeks mercy… Luke 18:13

•Mercy is on those who fear God…

Luke 1:50

•Still must forsake and confess your

sin… Prov. 28:13

•His mercy is connected with our

salvation through obeying the truth.

1 Pet. 1:3, 22-25

MERCY

Will Not Always Be Available!

•You will negate His mercy by

willful disobedience! Heb. 6:4-6;

10:26; Rom. 2:4-8

•Opportunity for mercy ends when

He comes back! 2 Thes. 1:7-9

•It ends for each person at the

point of death. Hebrews 9:27

Now Is the Time to Obtain

GOD’S MERCY!

•If we come to Jesus He will give

us mercy. 2 Cor. 6:2

•Hear & Believe… Romans 1:16-17

•Repent… Acts 2:38

•Confess… Acts 8:37

•Baptism… Acts 22:16

•Be faithful… Rev. 2:10