2. ...”he is kind to the
ungrateful and
wicked. Be merciful,wicked. Be merciful,
just as your Father is
merciful.” (vv.35-6)
3. Powerless, Unfulfilled,
Bored
What does it spell? Pub
What were you born for?
Jesus died for us, Jesus Jesus died for us, Jesus
lives for us, Jesus is
coming back for us
We were born to live
forever, for God
Tyndale
4. Love your enemies
This is new
Strikes you on the cheek – expulsion
from synagogues?
Cp John 18:22-23 Cp John 18:22-23
Steals your cloak – give them your
tunic
Generous with the needy
You were once God’s enemy
Evangelistic lenses
5. Poor, hungry, weeping, hated?
Or rich, full, laughing, popular?
To enter the kingdom of God we must be
Like a child
Like a keeper of one treasure (selling all others)
Like a determined traveller on a winding bumpy Like a determined traveller on a winding bumpy
lane
6. Remember mercy shown
And be merciful
Show mercy still
And go beyond the comfort
zonezone
Live forgiven
Be a seeker of treasure. Be a
giver of treasure.