At Mercy Commons, we Delight in God’s mercy, Display it through transformed lives, and Declare it by boldly proclaiming the good news of Jesus in word and deed.

The gospel includes the great news that from a mere stump, a shoot that bears fruit can grow! Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would be that fruitful shoot for the healing of the nations. And for those who follow Jesus, our very stories of redemption - stumps turned into fruitful branches - would serve as signposts to a world that needs hope.

Jesus is the true King whose arrival exposes the fear and insecurity of false kings like Herod—and in us. Unlike rulers who grasp for power, He lays down His life to rescue us and invites us to lay our crowns before Him.

Unlike earthly kings who take, Jesus is the true Shepherd-King who lovingly seeks and cares for His people. Like the magi, we’re invited to worship Him with joyful hearts and open hands.

Advent reveals Jesus as the true King who came not to take, but to give—offering His life to free us from sin. His birth fulfills God’s ancient promise of Immanuel, God with us. This King rescues and restores His people through His perfect life, death, and resurrection.

Advent calls us to behold our true King—Jesus—who doesn’t take or enslave like counterfeit kings, but generously gives, humbly serves, and powerfully redeems. As we prepare our hearts, we turn from false altars and return to the One who alone brings freedom and restoration.

Solomon drifted from wisdom to desire, forgetting the God he once worshiped with his whole heart. Jesus—greater than Solomon—calls us back to true wisdom and anchors our hearts in Him alone.

When David’s pride led him to count his army instead of trusting God, the Lord’s mercy turned judgment into redemption—reminding us that even when our numbers don’t add up, His grace always does.

Unmet expectations can breed disappointment and rebellion, as seen in Absalom’s story. When ours go unmet, we’re called to bring them to Jesus and trust His goodness over our expectations.

David’s crisis at Ziklag shows that repentance is a U-turn—a return from self-reliance and off-roading with sin to strengthening ourselves in the Lord and seeking His will. When we turn back, God meets us with guidance, provision, and restoration so He—not we—gets the glory.