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.

How did the father show his joy at his son's return?
In what other prophecies is this same period mentioned?
How is the law further described?
How does God regard those who walk in His law?
What is declared to be the chief advantage possessed by the Jews?
4. What, according to the prophecy of Daniel, was to befall the people of God down through the ages?
When Peter was imprisoned and about to be executed by Herod, what did the church do?

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