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.

Through whom will Abraham receive the promise of the future inheritance?
And what besides a mere belief in the truth is necessary?
What shameful treatment did Christ receive from the soldiers?
After His resurrection, what effect had this prediction upon His disciples?
What did the prophet see coming up at this time?
What was Job's confidence concerning Christ's coming?
Because of disobedience, what experience came to Israel ?

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