Rich in Mercy (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- May 19, 2021
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Summary
The message emphasizes that building a godly home requires the quality of being full of mercy, drawing from the wisdom described in Proverbs. True understanding of God's mercy requires profound humility, recognizing that we do not deserve it. The speaker points to Jesus's life and death as the ultimate demonstration of God's boundless, undeserved mercy.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does it mean to be full of mercy?The Holy Spirit calls believers to be full of mercy, a quality we can possess at any capacity of spiritual growth.
Recognizing our need for mercy through humilityTo truly understand God's mercy, we must humble ourselves and realize we deserve nothing, acknowledging that everything we have is due to His grace.
Scriptures revealing God's rich mercyGod is described throughout the Bible as rich in mercy, compassionate, and abounding in steadfast love whose mercies never end.
Jesus as the expression of divine mercyJesus showed God's merciful nature by making time for needy people throughout His life and even offering paradise to the dying thief while on the cross.
The standard and return of mercyJesus taught us to be merciful just as our heavenly father is merciful, promising that when we water others with mercy, our own hearts will be continuously refilled.
Being perfect in mercyComparing the Beatitudes in Matthew and Luke shows that mercy is an area where God's grace can make us perfect.
The unmerciful spirit of JezebelQueen Jezebel serves as a warning of an unmerciful, manipulative spirit that persecutes others and brings moral ruin.
Jonah's lack of compassion for sinnersJonah's reluctance to see the Ninevites repent reveals how easily believers can become indifferent to the perishing souls around them.
Joseph's merciful response to his brothersJoseph chose not to harbor bitterness or seek vengeance against those who wronged him, seeing how God worked all things together for good.
Jesus as our merciful high priestJesus understands our weaknesses and continually intercedes for us at the right hand of the Father as our merciful high priest.
The cry of the tax collectorUnlike the self-righteous Pharisee, the tax collector humbled himself and cried out for mercy, going home justified before God.
The voice of Abel versus the blood of JesusWhile Abel's blood cried out for vengeance and justice, the blood of Jesus shed on the cross cried out for mercy and forgiveness.
Judging under the law of libertyJames 2:13 reminds believers to speak and act as those who will be judged, knowing that anyone who shows no mercy will face judgment without mercy.James 2:13
Mercy triumphs over judgmentWhen we show mercy to others, mercy triumphs over judgment, and heaven proclaims a victory in our spiritual walk.
