The Beatitudes Series | Week 5: "Blessed Are the Merciful"

In this episode, we dive into Matthew 5:7—“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

Mercy isn’t just feeling sorry for someone—it’s compassion in action. Jesus isn’t talking about occasional acts of kindness; He’s describing a posture, a way of life. The Greek word used here (eleēmones) means a person whose heart is shaped by mercy, not just someone who does merciful things. It’s not about reacting—it’s about reflecting the character of God.

We explore:

• How mercy is rooted in the nature of God Himself (Psalm 103, Ephesians 2, Lamentations 3)
• Why real mercy comes from seeing rightly—recognizing we’ve been forgiven much
• What Cinderella can teach us about union with Christ and our new identity
• The struggle to show compassion when we’ve been hurt—especially by the Church
• Why love—not fear—is the bond of unity in the Kingdom
• And how we practically live out mercy even when it's hardest to give

If you’ve ever wrestled with bitterness, unforgiveness, or church hurt… this message will help reframe mercy not as something we muster up, but something we’ve already received—and now reflect.

Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 5:7, Psalm 103:8–10, Lamentations 3:22–23, Ephesians 2:4–5, Hebrews 2:14–18, Micah 6:8, Luke 6:35–36, Colossians 3:12–15

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