Ready to Care | Tim Wright | Evangel Church

In the Ready series we have looked at various tools God has given us to serve in His Kingdom. Today we conclude with mercy. What is mercy? It is an action word meaning to take action to alleviate the suffering of others. God is a model of mercy. From Genesis to Revelation, He shows His mercy when He acts on behalf of those who are in trouble. Mercy is when God, out of His lovingkindness, withholds punishment that we rightfully deserve because of our sin.

Believers should show mercy with words of kindness, speaking truth, and telling others about Christ. Mercy demonstrates concern for others, listens, meets needs, and watches for occasions to show random acts of kindness. Mercy gives monetarily, gives patience, gives forgiveness.

Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy. It is a core characteristic of Christians. We experience mercy in our encounter with God and in our encounter with others. So where can you show mercy this week?

Romans 12:1-2; Genesis 3; 2 Corinthians 1:3; Ephesians 2:4; Daniel 9:9; Romans 9:15-16; 1 Peter 2:24; Titus 3:4-7; Colossians 3:12; Luke 6:36-37; 1 Corinthians 13:3; Hebrews 4:16; James 3:17

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0:00 Introduction
0:32 Praise and Worship
10:05 Message: Ready to Care
13:50 God is the Model of Mercy
16:59 How Should Believers Show Mercy?
20:29 Blessed Are the Merciful
24:52 Two Ways of Experiencing Mercy