Main idea: Because God showed us mercy when we were not like him, show mercy to those not like us.
A. Remember that we are called to love others as God loved us.
B. Respond by showing mercy to those not like us.
C. Remember that we received mercy when we were not like God.

A. Trust Him for He rules over all things (vv 1-5)
B. Trust Him for He understands our loneliness (vv 6-8)
C. Choose joy and worship for He has saved us (vv 4, 20)

Let Us Adore Him for our Salvation.
1. He pursued us in order to save us.
2. He fulfilled His promise to us.
3. His mercy motivated Him to save us.
Let Us Adorn Him with our Lives.

MAIN IDEA: Since love for Jesus is produced when we see our need for forgiveness, recognize how often you sin and that Jesus forgives the repentant sinner.
--> Since love for Jesus is produced when we see our need for forgiveness….
--> Recognize how often you sin and that Jesus forgives the repentant sinner.

Since we can trust God with our finances, and He loves a cheerful giver....
Let's give generously, cheerfully, and sacrificially to the Lord and others.

1. Jesus defines the "blessed" life
2. Jesus defines the "woeful" life

1. Jesus' Galilean ministry
2. The nature of Jesus' ministry
3. Jesus' claim of Good News