In this episode of TEFS, we dive deep into the powerful truth of God’s mercy (His loving choice to withhold the punishment we truly deserve). Have you ever wondered why the consequences of your actions weren’t as severe as they could have been? That’s the gift of divine mercy. We’ll explore the biblical meaning of mercy through the Hebrew words in which the term originated. Together, these words reveal God’s endless patience and His deep, unfailing love for His people. But mercy isn’t the whole story. Scripture shows us that after mercy often comes chastening—God’s loving discipline designed to shape us into holiness (Hebrews 12:5-11). While chastisement can be painful (the Greek word lupe means sorrow, grief, and heaviness), it ultimately produces the “peaceable fruit of righteousness.” Through personal reflection, biblical teaching, and passages like Lamentations 3:22-23 and Psalm 23, this episode reminds us that God’s mercy and grace are not the same: - Grace gives us what we don’t deserve. - Mercy spares us from what we do deserve. If you’ve ever felt unworthy, rebellious, or struggled to understand God’s patience, this message will encourage you to see His faithfulness, compassion, and love in a new light. 👉 Don’t miss this powerful teaching on the mercy of God, chastening of the Lord, and the hope that His mercy truly is “new every morning.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
