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.

What prophetic declaration foretold this truth?
What did the prophet say Christ would be called to endure?
What did some of the people do on the seventh day?
How often will they congregate to worship the Lord?
What warning has Christ given that we might not be taken by surprise by this great event?
In ministering to the needy, whom are we really serving?
How may we obtain eternal life?

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