#5. The Merciful

Have you ever been in a situation where you've needed to be shown mercy? Humanity likes to do acts of mercy, but often it becomes about oneself. 'I helped someone in need, I showed them mercy', but Jesus calls us to be different. Because we have been shown such an act of mercy the natural outflow is that we need to be a merciful people. In this week’s message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:7 on the merciful. . . . Reflection Questions - Is there an area of your life where you have been withholding mercy? How is Father asking you to make it right? - Who do you need to bring to the feet of Jesus? - Where is God inviting you to be merciful? Challenge 'Intentionally look for ways this week to both: be merciful & show mercy!' Scripture - Matthew 5:1-2 - Matthew 5:7 - Matthew 18:21-22 - Ephesians 2:4-5