By Mike Smith

2. •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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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