Channels of Mercy -Sermon Notes--Matthew 5-7 -Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.--1- Mercy Defined-2- Mercy Needed -our --------------------3- Mercy Given -riches of God's kindness ----------4- Mercy Required -Christ calls us to -----------------Digging Deeper---What was your condition like apart from Christ---How has God shown you mercy---What might your life be like now if God had not saved you---What are some practical ways that you can show mercy right now to those who are hurting--Other Passages to Consider- -Ps 40-11- 103-1-5- Lam 3-22-23- Hos 6-6- Mic 6-8- Eph 2-1-10- Titus 3-3-8- 1 Pet 1-3-7- 2-10- Jude 21.