Mercy

Susan explains how a construction sign became a significant and amusing anecdote for our lives.

Themes: Forgiveness, Scripture, Golden Rule, Mercy, Grace

Max explores how we can understand that God is all-powerful, yet still believe that God is unwilling to forgive our sins.

Themes: Forgiveness, Mercy, Love-God's, Omnipotent, Sin, Grace, Shame, Guilt, Sin Nature

In 19th-century France, reformed criminal Jean Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.

Themes: Mercy, Grace, Redemption, Legalism, Compassion, Transformation, Hope

Fantine is forcibly removed from her job when she is found to have had a child out of wedlock.

Themes: Shame, Punishment, Legalism, Rules, Condemnation, Judging, Law Enforcement, Mercy, Sanctimonious

When Valjean is caught fleeing with the Bishop’s stolen silver, the Bishop vouches for Valjean and gives him more valuables.

Themes: Sin, Forgiveness, Selfless, Sacrifice, Defining Moments, Freedom, Betrayal, Love-Enemy, Life Changing

As Valjean is released from imprisonment, Javert reminds him that he will never be more than Prisoner 24601.

Themes: Judgment, Freedom, Punishment, Legalism, Rules, Laws, Slavery, Condemnation, Judging

When a woman caught in adultery is brought before Jesus, He responds, “Let anyone among you who is without sin, be the first to cast the stone.”

Themes: Grace, Sin, Mercy, Judging, Condemnation, Adultery, Golden Rule, Compassion, Legalism