The weightier matters of the law - Mercy
Classes
Class 1: Exhortation - Neglecting the weighter matters of the law
The class focuses on the weightier matters of the law—judgment, mercy, and faith—using examples from the life of Christ and the Old Testament. It emphasizes the importance of not neglecting these aspects in favor of trivial matters, encouraging listeners to emulate Jesus' example in these virtues.
Passages: Matthew 23:23, John 1:19, Luke 13:10, 1 Samuel 20:8, 2 Samuel 9:1
Class 2: Who is a God like unto thee?
The class explores the theme of mercy in the Bible, contrasting God's mercy with human cruelty, using examples from Genesis, Exodus, and Jonah. It emphasizes the importance of mercy in the covenant relationship and the need for faith and obedience to receive God's mercy.
Passages: Genesis 4:8, Exodus 34:7, Jonah 3:10, Matthew 12:38-41
Class 3: Mercy and truth have met together
The class explores the concept of mercy in the Bible, focusing on the Hebrew word chesed. It examines how God declares his merciful character, how mercy operates, and examples of God's mercy. The class also looks at how people invoke and praise God's mercy in prayers and how humans should show mercy.
Passages: Exodus 20:5-6, Deuteronomy 7:9-12, Psalm 62:12, Jeremiah 9:23-24, 2 Chronicles 5:12-13, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22
Class 4: Except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the scribes and pharasiees
The class examines the contrast between the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees and the righteousness required by Jesus. It focuses on the importance of mercy, judgment, and faith, using examples from the Gospels and Acts to illustrate the need for genuine mercy and humility in the Ecclesia.
Passages: Matthew 12:10-14, Luke 6:6-11, Acts 2:41, Acts 10:2, Galatians 1:6-9, Hebrews 13:1
Class 5: I have desired mercy and not sacrifice
The class discusses the concept of mercy versus sacrifice in the context of Levitical laws and Jesus' teachings. It explores the symbolic significance of sacrifices and emphasizes the importance of showing mercy and compassion in daily life.
Passages: Leviticus 1:1, Leviticus 4:27, Leviticus 16:1-34, Ezekiel 14:1-7, Romans 14:13, Deuteronomy 22:1-4
Class 6: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever
The class focuses on David's life, emphasizing God's mercy and David's own manifestation of mercy. It explores David's experiences in Psalm 59 and his interactions with Saul, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's mercy during trials.
Passages: 1 Samuel 19:11, Psalm 59, 1 Samuel 24:4, 1 Chronicles 16
Class 7: Thou son of David have mercy on us
The class explores the theme of mercy in the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on Jesus' teachings and examples of mercy. It contrasts Jesus' merciful actions with the Pharisees' lack of mercy, emphasizing the importance of compassion and mercy in our daily lives and relationships.
Passages: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 23:23, 1 Kings 21:1-16, Luke 7:11-17, Colossians 3:12-14