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.

Under what striking emblem was He prophesied of by Balaam?
What gives victory in our conflicts with the world?
How freely was the Holy Spirit bestowed upon Him?
Why did God make His promise to the seed of Abraham?
What pitiful appeal did He make to the impenitent city?
What title was given to the fourth state of the church?
For what did Abraham look?

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