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1. What is the situation in the world today that marks the need for an exposition on mercy? Explain 2. What is Christ's message in the New Testament? What is the overall theme to His message? How is it related to mercy? 3. What are some (at least three) examples that Jesus uses to tell people about mercy? 4. How does Christ connect His mercy to ours? 5. How is mercy connected to love? 6. What is the ultimate example of mercy in the Old Testament? 7. Look especially at footnote 52. Describe five of the terms found in the Old Testament surrounding mercy. 8. How does Jesus use the concepts of mercy and justice in His parables? 9. What is the relationship between Mercy and Justice? 10. How is mercy related to love? 11. What are some of the ways in which we practice mercy in the world? What are the connections with Justice? 12. What are some of the threats that face society that may be injustices that contribute to the damage in society? Do they call for justice? 13. How can justice be distorted?