Where do you need to receive grace before trying to extend it?
Topic study
Forgiveness and Mercy
These passages help readers slow down around grace, repentance, reconciliation, and the costly mercy reflected in the gospel.
Mercy4 key verses4 reading steps
Key verses
Passages to keep in front of you
Reading path
Move through the theme in sequence
Step 1: Psalm 51
Read this chapter and note what it adds to the theme.
Open reading stepStep 2: Matthew 18
Read this chapter and note what it adds to the theme.
Open reading stepStep 3: Luke 15
Read this chapter and note what it adds to the theme.
Open reading stepStep 4: Ephesians 4
Read this chapter and note what it adds to the theme.
Open reading stepReflection
Questions that keep you inside the text
What does this passage show about God's posture toward repentant sinners?
Is there a next step toward confession, release, or reconciliation?
Prayer focus
Ways to respond before God
Confess resentment or bitterness honestly.
Thank God for mercy already shown in Christ.
Ask for courage to forgive where obedience feels costly.
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