06/11/17
Glorifying the God of Mercy
Introduction: We are focused on ourselves and our own happiness, rather than on the glory of God.
- God is merciful
- The nature of God
- Mary knew she was a sinner (1:47)
- Teaches that God's name is holy (1:49)
- Emphasize God's great mercy (1:50, 54)
- God is the giver of good things (1:53)
- GOd is faithful to hIs promises (1:54, 55)
- Nature of God's Mercy
- HIs mercy and grace should permeate our daily walk with HIm
- Assures us that though we may waver, GOd will not renege.
- The nature of God
- Objects of God's Mercy
- Know God personally as their Savior
- Are seeking God in His Word
- Are filled with praise and joy (1:46, 47)
- Have a big view of God and a little view of self
- Are hungry, but have been satisfied by God (1:53)
- Objects of God's Judgment
- Characterized: "proud in the thoughts of their heart" (1:51)
- Condemned: sxattered (1:51), brought down (1:52), and sent away empty-handed (1:53)
Conclusion: The church at Laodicea professed to be a Christian church. God's perspective was a bit different (Rev. 3:17)