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Date: 29-Feb-2024

Name: Lakers Komaiya

Topic:  *MOUNTAIN MAXIMS* Part 5

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 *Matthew 5:7* - Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

 
The story of the Good Samaritan in the Bible, found in Luke 10:25-37, tells of a man who showed compassion to a stranger in need. In this parable, a Jewish man is attacked by bandits and left wounded on the road. Both a priest and a Levite pass by without helping him, but a Samaritan, despite being despised by Jews, stops to aid the injured man. The Samaritan tends to his wounds with oil and wine, takes him to an inn, and ensures his care, demonstrating true compassion and mercy. This story emphasizes the importance of showing kindness and mercy to others regardless of differences or prejudices. It teaches a profound lesson about love, compassion, and being a good neighbour to those in need. The GoodSamaritan's actions serve as an example of selfless love and care for one's fellow human beings.
 
Reflections
1.       Compassion on the souls of other men.
2.       Help and provide support for others who are different from us.
3.       Have compassion on those we have advantage against, and not be rigorous and severe with them.
4.       Open our bowels of compassion to those who are in want and supply them with what they need.
 
 
*Matthew 5:7* - Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
 
1.       The merciful is blessed. Being merciful is evidence of love for God.
2.       “The merciful shall obtain mercy” suggests that they shall obtain mercy with men when they need it. He that waters shall also himself be watered (Proverbs 11:25).
3.       They shall also obtain mercy with God. For with the merciful He will show Himself merciful (Psalm 18:25).
 
Word-studies
Merciful (Eleémón) – “acting consistently with the revelation of God’s covenant.”
 
A covenant is a promise usually under seal between two or more parties especially for the performance of some action.

In a marriage covenant, there are four key components that play significant roles:

Promise: This is like the foundation of the covenant, where both parties make commitments to each other. In a marriage covenant, this promise often includes vows of love, faithfulness, and support.

Terms: These are the agreements or expectations set within the covenant. In marriage, terms may involve responsibilities towards each other, communication, and mutual respect.

Blood: Now don’t worry, I’m not talking about literal blood. In ancient times, covenants were sealed with blood to signify the seriousness of the agreement. In a marriage covenant, this can symbolise the intimate unity and exclusive commitment between spouses.
 
Seal: Just like a stamp of approval, the seal in a marriage covenant represents the confirmation and binding nature of the agreement. It could be seen as the physical act of getting married or exchanging rings.

So we see that, a marriage covenant is not just a piece of paper or a ceremony; it is a deep and sacred promise between two individuals to love and support eact other through thick and thin.
 
Summarised below are the seven covenants recorded in the Bible, each with its four elements:
Covenant
Promise
Terms
Blood
Seal
Adamic
Redemption through the seed of the woman
Obedience to God’s command regarding the tree of knowledge of good and evil
Sacrifice of animals for clothing to cover Adam and Eve’s nakedness
The promise of a Saviour who will crush the head of the serpent
Noahic
Preservation from a global flood
Prohibition against murder and establishment of courts; permission to eat meat
Sacrifice of clean animals after the flood as a pleasing aroma to God
The rainbow was a sign of God’s covenant to never flood the earth again
Abrahamic
Blessing through descendants as numerous as stars
Faith and obedience
The covenant was initiated through the offering of sacrifices by Abraham
The covenant was sealed through circumcision
Mosaic
Guidance and blessings through obedience to the Laws and commandments
Strict obedience to the Law given to Moses
Sacrificial system with blood offering for atonement
The Ten Commandments given on stone tablets
Davidic
Eternal kingship through David’s lineage
Obedience and faithfulness to God
Bloodline of David leading to Jesus Christ as the ultimate King
The promise of an eternal kingdom under the Messiah
New
Forgiveness of sins and salvation through Jesus Christ; and a New heart
Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, Repentance
Jesus’ sacrificial blood shed on the cross for redemption
The Holy Spirit within believers as a seal guaranteeing redemption
Everlasting
Completion of God’s redemption plan through Jesus Christ. Eternal life and fellowship with God
Faith in Jesus Christ for eternal life
Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice on the cross for all humanity
The eternal life promised to believers as a seal
 
Matthew 5:7 - Those who live by the revelation of the covenant they have with God shall receive the power-backing of God as the initiator and executor of the covenant. [Lakers Version]
 
Colossians 1:24-27 – “I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, 26 the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. 27 To them God willed to make known what the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles are: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 
 

Prayer Points: 

*Prayer Point*

Father, grant me the understanding of the mystery behind the new covenant and the everlasting covenant. IJN
 
*Prayer Point*
Father, help me to see others through Your eyes and to see You in them. I receive the grace to be merciful to those in need and in want and not to shut my bowels of mercy (1John 3:17-18).

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