Why does God manifest such mercy and long-suffering toward men?

Answer

"The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to
usward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3: 9.

And what besides a mere belief in the truth is necessary?
What answer was addressed to Daniel?
On what day was John in the Spirit?
How universal is the worship of this power to become?
When the trees put forth their leaves, what do we know?
What was the burden of the message of John the Baptist?
How are the people described who are developed by the threefold message here referred to?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle