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.

Whom did Jesus pronounce blessed?
What was one direct purpose of the incarnation of Christ?
While at the high priest's house, how did Peter deny Him?
Who controls the distribution of the gifts of the Spirit?
How was this covenant then confirmed and dedicated?
Did Christ have anything to do with creation and the making of the Sabbath?
What has been promised in order that man may be redeemed from this condition?

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