The Lord’s Mercy

Today, Matthew, our Gospel writer, takes us on a road trip. We have an unusual passage before us today. It’s a passage that causes many church people—especially the really nice, kind, merciful, and compassionate church person—some angst and apprehension. It is true that the Lord’s ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:9). Especially when it comes to God’s mercy! And that’s the topic of our passage today—The Lord’s Mercy.

We will meet a new character in our Gospel study this morning. This woman has everything against her—everything!—Even the Twelve Disciples don’t like her. The question becomes: Does this woman deserve mercy? How does the mercy that she may or may not receive impact you? Let’s find out!