Easter Latin Names

What do they have to do with me?

MISERICORDIAS DOMINI – THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

“The mercy of the Lord”

Progression of the Easter Season

• The season emerges slowly and systematically, in a way consistent with real human emotions. First we experience awe and shock. Then humbly recognize our dependence on God by reference to newborn infants. We observe that the Resurrection is a global event and that his mercy is universal. Then we shout. We sing. And then we are driven to share the news with the world. 

Introduction• Psalm 33:5b, 6a • Misericordias Domini means “the mercy of

the Lord.” • Let’s look at the translations• Notice anything about the different

translations? • Goodness (KJV) vs unfailing love (NIV’s,

HCSB) vs steadfast love (ESV)

John 21:1-14• This gospel reading is the miraculous catch

of fish on the Sea of Galilee. Can you see any connection between this introit and the appointed gospel?

• In the Lord’s mercy, he keeps appearing to his disciples after the resurrection, doing miracles, showing he has truly arisen; this will get them ready for their task after he ascends

Background• Psalm 33 describes the protection of God’s

people from peril. Psalm 33 is part of Book 1 of the Psalms. These psalms are mainly written by David and deal with the suffering and triumphs in his life.

Psalm 33:5• Which is it: mercy, goodness, unfailing love,

or steadfast love?• Heb. Chesed “constant, firm love” Heb word

for Gk word “grace”• What is the unfailing love of the Lord?• That he will remain constant to his love for

us, he will not fail

Psalm 33:5• How is the earth full of this love?• Everything on earth is there because of

God’s love• Why is this a good reminder for our lives?• All God has given us is because of his love

Psalm 33:6• What other part of Scripture does this verse

remind you of?• Gen 1; Ps 74• How were the heavens made?• By God’s word

Psalm 33:6• What does that mean?• Gen 1:3 “And God said …”• Compare the first part of this verse to the

second, what are the similar phrases?• Chiasis, crisscrossed phrases• By the word … heavens• Starry hosts … By the breath• Look at the quote

Conclusion• Why would these verses be fitting for a Sunday

of Easter?• Reminder of the Lord’s mercy, even in creation• These verses show God’s goodness, when would

that be a good reminder in our lives?• When things do not always look good• These verses show God’s power, when would

that be a good reminder in our lives?• When things do not always look powerful

Progression of the Easter Season

• The season emerges slowly and systematically, in a way consistent with real human emotions. First we experience awe and shock. Then humbly recognize our dependence on God by reference to newborn infants. We observe that the Resurrection is a global event and that his mercy is universal. Then we shout. We sing. And then we are driven to share the news with the world. 

Misericordias Domini