The Beatitudes, The Portrait of a Disciple, Pt. 5, Chris Massey 8.31.2025

Scriptures: Matthew 5:7, 9:9-13, Luke 6:31-38, Proverbs 11:7, Hosea 6:4-7, 1 Peter 1:3

Sermon Main Points:

-What does it mean to be MERCIFUL?

-Do you need MERCY?

-Mercy is an act of Generosity.

-Mercy comes with the greatest Cost.

Sermon Notes:

Unmerciful Acts

-Loving the loveable is not love

-Goodness toward good people is not good

-Lending with security is not generosity

Merciful Acts

-Loving your enemies is love

-Goodness without a return is good

-Kindness to the wicked/unthankful is Kind

-Compassion for those deserving punishment is Godly