The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
Week 16: Chapter 16 — The Mercy of God
Read Chapter 16: The Mercy of God of The Knowledge of the Holy. Key passage: Exodus 34:6-7; Ephesians 2:4-5.
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After exploring God's justice, Tozer turns to mercy — not as its contradiction but as its companion. "Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ."
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Tozer defines mercy as God's goodness confronting human guilt and wretchedness. How does this distinguish mercy from mere niceness or leniency? What does mercy require of the one who shows it?
2.He argues that mercy and justice are not opposites that must be balanced against each other but expressions of the same holy character. How does the cross show them working together rather than in tension?
3.Exodus 34 contains one of the most concentrated descriptions of God's character in all of Scripture — "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." God spoke these words to Moses after the golden calf disaster. Why does it matter that God revealed His mercy in response to Israel's worst failure?
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