God’s Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament
Explore God’s unwavering justice and mercy throughout the Old Testament, seeing His righteous judgment alongside His compassionate grace.
📖 Introduction
God’s Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament reveal a profound balance that defines His nature and interactions with His people. Throughout the Old Testament, we see a God who is both just and merciful—ready to execute judgment against sin, yet always offering grace and restoration.
From the earliest chapters, God sets a standard for righteousness and holiness. His justice demands accountability and establishes consequences for disobedience and injustice among His people. However, alongside this justice, God’s mercy shines through repeatedly. In many narratives, even when judgment falls, mercy’s hand offers hope for repentance and renewal.
Exploring passages of judgment—from the flood in Noah’s time to the prophetic calls for repentance and the exile’s consequences—reminds us that God cannot ignore sin or injustice. Yet, we also witness His mercy in covenant promises, forgiveness, and restoration of broken relationships. This duality is not contradictory but complementary, revealing the fullness of God’s character.
As you journey through this 21-day study, you will discover how justice and mercy are not just Old Testament themes but foundational truths that resonate throughout Scripture and into our lives today. May this study inspire awe and trust in God’s perfect balance of holiness and love. Let us behold His justice and mercy in all they reveal about the heart of God. 🙏