Mercy: A Reflection of God’s Heart
🥅 Goal: To explore how mercy is central to God’s character, how we receive it, and how we extend it to others.

Opening & Icebreaker
🙏 Opening Prayer:
"Father, thank You for Your mercy, which we do not deserve yet receive daily. As we study Your Word, open our hearts to understand mercy—not just as something we receive, but as something we are called to show. Give us wisdom and courage to apply it in our lives. Amen."

🤝 Icebreaker Question:
What’s harder for you—asking for mercy or giving it? Why?

God’s Mercy Toward Us
📖 Lamentations 3:22-23
💬 Discussion: How can we become more aware of God’s mercy in our daily lives? 

📖 Ephesians 2:4-5
💬 Discussion: How should receiving God’s mercy change the way we live? 

Learning to Extend Mercy
📖 Micah 6:8
💬 Discussion: How do justice and mercy work together? Can they ever be in conflict? 

📖 Luke 6:36
💬 Discussion: When is it hardest to show mercy, and how can we overcome those challenges? 

Mercy in Action
📖 Matthew 5:7
💬 Discussion: Where in your life is God calling you to be more merciful? 

📖 James 2:13
💬 Discussion: What are some ways we can cultivate a heart that prioritizes mercy over judgment? 

Application & Closing
🔑 Key Takeaway: 
Mercy is not just something we receive from God—it is something we are called to live out daily.

⚡ Challenge: 
This week, identify one situation where you can extend mercy instead of judgment. Whether it’s offering forgiveness, showing kindness, or assuming the best in someone, choose to reflect God’s mercy.

🙏 Closing Prayer:
"Lord, thank You for the mercy You have shown us. Help us to see others through Your eyes and to extend mercy where it is needed. Give us hearts that are quick to forgive, slow to judge, and eager to love. May our actions reflect Your compassion in all we do. Amen."