Ministries of Mercy – Session III
The Character of Mercy
Teaching: John Bennetch
Excerpt:
He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. (Luke 10:34-35)
“The ministry of mercy is the meeting of ‘felt’ needs through deeds. As agent of the kingdom, the church seeks to bring substantial healing of the effects of sin in all areas of life, including psychological, social, economic, and physical.” ( Keller, p. 45)
