Subject: The Greatness of God's Mercies

Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 9: 4 – 31

Memory Verse: 1 Peter 1: 3

Objective: To identify and acknowledge the mercy of God on our lives.

1. When the leaders stood up and glorified God, what did they remind themselves of? Nehemiah 9: 5 – 8

2. Identify the focus points of their confession. Nehemiah 9: 9 – 15

3. Despite God's goodness, how did God's people conduct themselves? Nehemiah 9: 16 – 18 & 26

4. What was the extent to which He extended His mercies and how is He described? Nehemiah 9: 19 – 25, 27 – 31; Psalm 86: 15

5. Although we grieve the Almighty numerous times, why are we alive spiritually? Psalm 103: 8 – 14; Lamentations 3: 21 – 24

6. How does Paul speak of our God? 2 Corinthians 1: 3; Ephesians 2: 1 – 6

7. Since God is so rich in mercy, how does Christ expect us to show mercy? Matthew 18: 21 – 22, Luke 17: 3 – 4; Matthew 5: 43, 44 & 48

Note: God is rich in mercy. His mercies endureth forever. His mercies are in abundant supply from generation to generation. He delights in mercy. These are just a few of the quotes from the Bible. But remember, if you refuse to make use of his enduring mercy, mercy's door can be closed on you. God says to us - if I call and you refuse to listen and take heed, I, the merciful Father, will laugh at your calamity and mock when your fear comes. Who can stand up to God's mocking?