Songs of Mercy

SONGS OF MERCY - Psalm 123 - Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME - Contempt calls for Mercy.

OUTLINE
1. Look up, not down.

• Nehemiah 4:1-4
• Hebrews 12:1-3
• When we face contempt, we keep our eyes on the prize. 

2. Seek mercy, not satisfaction.

• Jeremiah 18:1-5
• 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
• When we face contempt, we ask for grace not to strike back. 

3. Give compassion, not revenge.

• Matthew 5:38-48
• John 13:12-17
• When we face contempt, we show mercy.

NEXT STEPS

• Commit to taking the “Songs of Ascent” journey.
• Read Psalm 123 every day this week with some fellow pilgrims.
• Love someone who despises you.

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