Blessed are the merciful; for they shall find (receiver) mercy.

Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. (N.I.V.) `Happy the kind -- because they shall find kindness (Youngs Literal) Similar in OT: Proverbs 11:17, Way out West, a cowboy was driving down a road, his dog riding in back of the pickup truck, his faithful horse in. the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a state police officer came upon the scene. An animal lover, he saw the horse first. Realizing the serious nature of its injuries, he drew his service revolver and put the animal out of it's misery. He walked around the accident and found the dog, also hurt critically. He couldn't bear to hear it whine in pain, so he ended the dog's suffering as well. Finally he located the cowboy-who suffered multiple fractures-off in the weeds. "Hey, are you okay?" the cop asked. The cowboy took one look at the smoking revolver in the trooper's hand and quickly replied, "Never felt better!" Matthew 9:13

Merciful:

Mercy: See Pager 222-223 Hebrew: hesdh.. Rahamim: literally means bowels and so figuratively of compassion or tender affection it is used of God towards man (Neh. 1:11, Pro. 14:21) Hanan: to show favor to do kindness, to be merciful or be gracious, to have pity Hemlah: signifies to have compassion Kaphar: to treat as forgiven, to forgive. Duet. 21:8

Hebrew: hesedh ((faithfulness, loyalty, loving kindness)

Greek usage: The emotion roused by underserved affliction in others and containing an element of fear as well as mercy. Connection with justice. Two directional noun, 1) Man to man, & 2) God to man 1) Man to Man- David and Jonathan (1 Sam. 20:14), Rahab showed eleos to the spies and asked for eleos in return, Joshua 2:12,14, as did Joseph (Judges 1:24, 1 Sam. 20:8, 1 Kings 20:8) More importantly.

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God to Man- Gen. 19:19, 43:14, Ps. 5:7, Psalms 77:8, Psalms 103:4

The later must come first, 1 John 4:19 it assumes need on the part of him who receives it, and provides everything necessary to experience mercy from the one who provides it. Explain. Assumes need on the part of him who receives it- providing mercy (by your act of mercy toward another assumed he or she needed it) Provides everything necessary to experience mercy from the one who provides it

Other terms or phrases linked to mercy; Qualities of kindly affection and loyalty. Arising out of mutual relationship, covenant relationship. It is an act rather than a disposition (Matthew 9:13) A close connection between those who are righteous and thus depend on his hesed as they themselves show mercy. In Judaism hesed is used for acts of love, but it refers especially to the divine mercy, often with the stress of faithfulness, but also with a reference to mercy in distinction from wrath.

New Testament:

The attitude that God requires of us. Gods expectation of us requiring mercy; Matthew 9:13, Matthew 23:23 Illustrating mercy: Matthew 18:21-35, (A talent = 6,000 denarii, just one denarri equaled a days wage totaling up to 15 years of wages. In todays (1986) economy, a billion dollars ) He wanted more time.Attempting to do the impossible, not admitting the reality. He was bankrupt. There was, in fact only one hope for this man; if his master had mercy.

The forgiveness: What a picture of the free grace and unlimited forgiveness that is available through the blood of Jesus to every sinner who comes humbly to God with simple faith in Him. God looks at everyone with love and compassion, as persons for whom Christ died.

The next guy; owed about 100 days wage. Compared to his own debt, it was nothing. Luke 10:37 Luke 15 (The Father of the prodigal son), John 3:16, & Romans 10:the gentiles being grafted in. Gods eleos: in the NT is often his gracious faithfulness. Eleos: (Action) outward manifestation of pity;

God calls us to show mercy, we will have all mercy available are able to show it, how? because Christ has given it to us to give to others. Dont be selfish. Give it away 1) 2) God who is rich in mercy- Eph. 2:4 To those who fear him- Luke 1:50,

3) Mercy to & from one another. Gal. 6:16, 1 Tim. 1:2, Mt. 9:13, 12:7, James 2:13 4) Linked with salvation upon Jesus return 2 Tim. 1:16, Jude 2

Mercy is the act of God, and peace is the resulting experience in the heart of man. Grace & Mercy describes Gods attitude & action toward the broken and the rebel. Mercy is His attitude and action that leads the r Mercy can be described as Gods loving kindness (a tender affection) and grace meaning the unmerited favor of God. When both are at work and have a tight grip the life of the broken and the rebel; then in their distress, should result in life transformation. Mercy is His attitude & action toward those who are in distress which results in peace in the heart of man.

Obtain: Shall find:

Selfishness and mercy cannot cohabitant!