There is neither a first nor a last, for all three are one in truth and power, in goodness and mercy.

ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Heavenly Father I confess that there are times that I doubt your work, your mercy

that Jesus Christ was “made like his brothers in all things,” that he might be a high priest who is merciful

that Jesus Christ was “made like his brothers in all things,” that he might be a high priest who is merciful

Yet they do not count toward our justification— for by faith in Christ we are justified, even before Habakkuk boldly approaches God with two serious complaints about the suffering and lack of justice he wondering why we're reading an Old Testament minor prophet in the midst of learning about doctrines like justification

In his love and mercy He redeemed them and carried them all the days of old.

God did all this in order to demonstrate his mercy, to the praise of the riches of God’s glorious grace

But when you do, know that God will "hear your prayer and listen to your cry for mercy (v1)."

And in this especially is disclosed to us God’s act —unfathomable, and as merciful as it is just— of

Nevertheless, it is not imputed to God’s children for their condemnation but is forgiven by his grace and mercy