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Part 5
God's Love and Mercy in the Old Testament
Exodus 34:6-7: This passage describes God's self-revelation to Moses, where He declares His name: "The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth." It highlights God's compassionate and merciful nature.
Psalm 103:8: The book of Psalms is filled with praises of God's love and mercy. Psalm 103:8 says, "The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy."
Lamentations 3:22-23: In the book of Lamentations, Jeremiah reflects on God's compassion and faithfulness. He declares, "It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness."
Isaiah 55:7: In the book of Isaiah, God's love and mercy are emphasized, along with His desire to forgive sinners. Isaiah 55:7 says, "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon."
Jeremiah 31:3: This passage in Jeremiah speaks of God's love for Israel. It quotes God as saying, "I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee."
Ezekiel 33:11: In this chapter, Ezekiel delivers a message from God expressing His desire for sinners to turn from their wicked ways. God says, "As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?"
These passages, along with various events and narratives throughout the Old Testament, reveal God's abounding love, compassion, and mercy. They demonstrate His willingness to forgive, restore, and extend His grace to humanity, even in the face of human frailty and disobedience. In the midst of the challenges and struggles, God's love and mercy shine through the pages of the Old Testament, reminding us of His steadfast character and unfailing kindness.
