Speaker: Tony Thomas
Title: Be Merciful to Others as Jesus Is
Date: 05/04/2025
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Tony Thomas teaches that Christians should show mercy to others just as Jesus showed mercy, citing Luke 6:36 and Hebrews 8:12. He illustrates this through five biblical examples of Jesus's mercy toward those who sinned or wronged him, and emphasizes that showing mercy is not weakness but the power of the Holy Spirit working through believers to reflect Christ's character.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Be merciful just as your Father is mercifulTony introduces the topic of showing mercy to others, starting at home with his wife and children, based on Luke 6:36 and Hebrews 8:12.Luke 6:36Hebrews 8:12
Receiving correction from a brotherAfter disciplining one of his children, a brother lovingly corrected Tony for being a little too harsh, reminding him to extend Jesus's mercy.
A sinner saved by graceReflecting on his own unworthiness and God's great mercy, Tony expresses gratitude for the fellowship and encouragement of his brothers.
1. The adulterous womanJesus challenged those without sin to cast the first stone, then told the woman he did not condemn her and urged her not to sin again.
2. The soldier who came to arrest HimJesus showed mercy by healing the ear of someone who came to harm him, modeling how to do good to those who wrong us.Luke 22:50–51
3. Peter after his denialAfter Peter denied Jesus, the Lord restored him and welcomed him back, prompting Peter to encourage his fellow brothers.John 21:15–19
4. The thief on the crossWhen the thief on the cross honestly acknowledged his sin and had the fear of God, Jesus promised he would be with Him in paradise.Luke 22:39–43
5. Forgiving those who crucified HimJesus extended ultimate forgiveness to the very people who were crucifying Him on the cross.
The Lord's compassion in Psalm 103Tony reads Psalm 103, highlighting that God does not deal with us according to our sins and that His loving-kindness toward those who fear Him is as high as the heavens.
Being merciful like ChristBecause we have been shown mercy and forgiven, we are called to forgive others through the power of the Holy Spirit, thereby acting like Christ.
Speaker: Tony Thomas
Title: Be Merciful to Others as Jesus Is
Date: 05/04/2025
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Tony Thomas teaches that Christians should show mercy to others just as Jesus showed mercy, citing Luke 6:36 and Hebrews 8:12. He illustrates this through five biblical examples of Jesus's mercy toward those who sinned or wronged him, and emphasizes that showing mercy is not weakness but the power of the Holy Spirit working through believers to reflect Christ's character.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Be merciful just as your Father is mercifulTony introduces the topic of showing mercy to others, starting at home with his wife and children, based on Luke 6:36 and Hebrews 8:12.Luke 6:36Hebrews 8:12
Receiving correction from a brotherAfter disciplining one of his children, a brother lovingly corrected Tony for being a little too harsh, reminding him to extend Jesus's mercy.
A sinner saved by graceReflecting on his own unworthiness and God's great mercy, Tony expresses gratitude for the fellowship and encouragement of his brothers.
1. The adulterous womanJesus challenged those without sin to cast the first stone, then told the woman he did not condemn her and urged her not to sin again.
2. The soldier who came to arrest HimJesus showed mercy by healing the ear of someone who came to harm him, modeling how to do good to those who wrong us.Luke 22:50–51
3. Peter after his denialAfter Peter denied Jesus, the Lord restored him and welcomed him back, prompting Peter to encourage his fellow brothers.John 21:15–19
4. The thief on the crossWhen the thief on the cross honestly acknowledged his sin and had the fear of God, Jesus promised he would be with Him in paradise.Luke 22:39–43
5. Forgiving those who crucified HimJesus extended ultimate forgiveness to the very people who were crucifying Him on the cross.
The Lord's compassion in Psalm 103Tony reads Psalm 103, highlighting that God does not deal with us according to our sins and that His loving-kindness toward those who fear Him is as high as the heavens.
Being merciful like ChristBecause we have been shown mercy and forgiven, we are called to forgive others through the power of the Holy Spirit, thereby acting like Christ.
