Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

SONGS OF MERCY - Psalm 123 - Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Contempt calls for Mercy.OUTLINE1. Look up, not down. * Nehemiah 4:1-4 * Hebrews 12:1-3 * When we face contempt, we keep our eyes on the prize.2. Seek mercy, not satisfaction. * Jeremiah 18:1-5 * 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 * When we face contempt, we ask for grace not to strike back. 3. Give compassion, not revenge. * Matthew 5:38-48 * John 13:12-17 * When we face contempt, we show mercy.NEXT STEPS1. Commit to taking the “Songs of Ascent” journey.2. Read Psalm 123 every day this week with some fellow pilgrims.3. Love someone who despises you.