Be Merciful To Others Just As God Has Been Merciful To You - Ian Robson & Charles Banna
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Summary
The central message is the call to live a life characterized by mercy, mirroring the mercy God has shown us. The speaker urges listeners to repent of any bitterness, grudges, or unforgiveness from the past year so they can begin the new year by actively forgiving others. By establishing a 'mercy seat' in both their homes and hearts, they invite God to meet with them, leading to a fresh start and God doing something new in the coming year.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
You shall be merciful just as your heavenly Father is mercifulAs the year ends and a new one begins, believers are reminded of the Beatitude that the merciful shall receive mercy, matching the character of our heavenly Father who continually forgives.
The first word of the church: Be mercifulWhen the church was founded 48 years ago, the first foundational word chosen was to be merciful just as God has been to us, especially toward those we live with 24/7.
Making a Mercy Seat in our homes and heartsGod commanded Moses to make a mercy seat where He would meet and speak with His people, which serves as a picture of meeting God daily to receive His command to forgive.Exodus 25:17
A new promise for the New YearIf we repent of being unmerciful and establish a mercy seat in our hearts and homes, God promises to do a new thing and make a way in the wilderness.Isaiah 43:16–18
Our countdown and the brevity of lifeFrom the moment of conception, our countdown on earth moves closer to the Judgment Day, reminding us that we are here for only a brief moment.
Standing before the judgment seat of ChristMoses prayed for a heart of wisdom to number our days, because every person must stand before the judgment seat of Christ rather than relying on outward religious lists of activities.Psalm 90:12
God is rich in mercy and expects us to show mercyBecause God is rich in mercy and forgives our massive debt, He expects us to release others from what they owe us rather than acting like the unmerciful servant who was handed over to the torturers.
Removing the yoke and experiencing God's lightIf we remove heavy yokes from others, stop pointing fingers, and care for the afflicted, God promises that our light will break forth out of darkness and our lives will become like a watered garden.Isaiah 58:9
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