284 | Experience the Grace of the Old Testament Think the Old Testament God is all thunder, lightning, and judgment while the New Testament God is all gracious and loving? Think again! This week, we're diving into the exact moment God defined Himself right after Israel's absolute worst failure — the golden calf incident. It turns out Exodus 34:6–7 is essentially the "John 3:16 of the Old Testament." We pull apart deep Hebrew concepts like “rachum” (visceral, gut-level compassion) and “hesed” (loyal, covenant love), explore why Jonah tried to weaponize God's goodness as a complaint, and discover that Jesus isn't a shift from the Father — He's the perfect, face-to-face reflection of who God has always been. The Big Idea: God’s grace isn't a New Testament update, it is the heartbeat of his character from the beginning. This Week's Challenge: Before you check your phone in the morning, let the God of Sinai define his heart toward you: merciful, gracious, and abounding in steadfast love. Show Notes God Declares His Character (PASSAGE) Jonah's Complaint About Mercy (PASSAGE) Draw Near for More Grace (PASSAGE) Full of Grace and Truth (PASSAGE) He Will Rejoice Over You With Singing (PASSAGE) Support the Show