THE MERCY OF GOD

I. GOD IS MERCIFUL
A. Definition
1. Old Testament

2. New Testament

B. Description
1. God’s mercy is __________________ (Ps. 69:16).

2. God’s mercy is _________________ (Luke 1:78).

3. God determined in _______________________ who would be the recipients of mercy (2 Tim. 1:9).

4. God is ____________ __________________ to show mercy (Rom. 9:15-16).

5. Mercy is not ________________.

6. God’s mercy is _______________ (1 Pet. 1:3).

7. God’s mercy endured _________________ (2 Chron. 7:3; Ps. 100:5).

C. Traits of People Who Have Received Mercy
1. They _________________ that there was a time when they did not have it.

2. They _________________ they do not deserve it.

3. They ______________ to God’s commandments.

4. They _______________ the mercy of God to others.