Blessed Are the Merciful – Matthew 5:7
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Blessed are the merciful. Those who show mercy and seek understanding rather than passing judgment on those who are different.
The Day of the Lord is Coming – Malachi 4:1-2
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The day of the Lord is coming. And when it does, our faithfulness to the Lord will be rewarded while the unrighteous will face destruction.
Then They Will Know that I Am the LORD – Ezekiel 30:26
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Many today deny the sovereignty of God in their lives. But judgment is coming, and then they will know that he is the Lord.
A Cry for Justice – Psalm 10:14-15
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There is so much evil in our world. And it can lead us to cry out for justice. But we can rest assured that, in the end, justice will reign.
Eliminating the Cause of Stumbling – Mark 9:42-43
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Jesus warns us about stumbling. Be careful not to be the cause of another person falling away. And remove all stumbling blocks from my life.
God Sets before Us Life or Death – Deuteronomy 30:15-18
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The same choice God gave to Israel over 3000 years ago is the same one that we have today. Life and prosperity or death and destruction.
Why Did God Flood the World?
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Why did God flood the world? The most obvious answer is because of sinfulness. But it also gives us an example of the consequences of sin.
Leave Judgment to the Lord- 1 Corinthians 4:4-5
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And God has called each of us to serve in different ways. We are answerable to him, not each other. So, leave judgment to the Lord.
The Lord Searches Our Hearts and Minds – Jeremiah 17:10
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While our motives may be hidden from most people, the Lord searches the hearts and minds of people, and rewards them accordingly.
Sermon on the Mount: Narrow and Wide Gates – Matt. 7:13-14
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The narrow gate leads to life while the wide gate leads to destruction. Jesus invites us to travel the narrow road that he traveled.
Sermon on the Mount: Do Not Judge – Matthew 7:1-6
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Jesus instruction is clear. Do not judge other people. That belongs to God alone. Yet we are to be discerning and not accept just anyone.
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment – James 2:12-13
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We need to guard against judging by external appearances and be merciful instead. Because mercy triumphs over judgment.
