Learn How God's Anger and Love Work Together

Summary

The video explains the concept of God's anger in the Bible, highlighting that God is described as 'slow to anger.' This phrase is rooted in the Hebrew expression 'erek 'appayim,' meaning 'long of nose,' which symbolizes patience. The video explores how God's anger is not impulsive or arbitrary, but rather a response to human evil and injustice. God's anger is intertwined with His compassion and love, as He gives people time to change and ultimately seeks to restore them. The message emphasizes that God's anger serves justice and is part of His mission to rescue humanity.

Takeaways

• 😇 The Bible describes God's character as 'compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and overflowing with loyal love and faithfulness'.
• 🔍 The phrase 'slow to anger' in Hebrew is 'erek 'appayim', literally meaning 'long of nose', symbolizing patience and a delay in becoming angry.
• 🔥 The common biblical Hebrew way to express anger is through the metaphor of a 'hot nose', indicating the physical manifestation of anger.
• 🌡️ A 'long of nose' person in Hebrew is patient, taking a long time for their 'nose to get hot', reflecting a person's ability to control their anger.
• 👨‍🏫 The biblical proverb 'A person's wisdom is their long nose' highlights the value of patience and slowness to anger as a mark of wisdom.
• 😠 God in the Bible does get angry, but this is a metaphorical expression using human experiences to describe divine reactions to human evil.
• 📚 God's anger in the Bible is an expression of justice and love for the world, but it is tempered by patience, giving people time to change.
• 📖 The story of the Exodus illustrates God's patience, giving Pharaoh multiple chances to change his ways before divine intervention occurs.
• 🛡️ God's anger is often shown by allowing people to face the consequences of their own decisions, as seen in the story of the Israelites and their betrayals.
• ✝️ The apostle Paul in Romans describes God's anger as being revealed against human evil, but also emphasizes God's patience in giving people time to change.
• 🙏 The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus demonstrate how God's anger at evil and love for people work together to provide forgiveness and life for humanity.
• 🌟 God's anger in the Bible is significant, but it is part of a larger narrative of God's goodness, patience, and mission to restore people to His love.

Q & A

How is God's character described in the Bible?

God's character in the Bible is described as 'Compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, overflowing with loyal love and faithfulness.'

What does the phrase 'slow to anger' signify in the context of God's nature?

The phrase 'slow to anger' signifies that God is patient and does not quickly become angry, but rather gives people time to change and repent.

What is the Hebrew expression for 'slow to anger' and what does it literally mean?

The Hebrew expression for 'slow to anger' is 'erek 'appayim,' which literally means 'long of nose.'

Why is a patient person referred to as 'long of nose' in Hebrew?

In Hebrew, a patient person is called 'long of nose' because it takes a long time for their nose to get hot, which is a metaphor for not getting angry quickly.

How is anger typically depicted in the Hebrew language in relation to the body?

In the Hebrew language, anger is typically depicted as a physical sensation of heat, especially in the nose, which is why the main words for anger are 'nose,' 'heat,' or 'hot nose.'

How does the Bible use metaphors to describe God's feelings when witnessing human evil?

The Bible uses metaphors related to our experience of hot anger, such as God's 'nose' getting hot, to describe how God feels when witnessing human evil.

What does the story of the Exodus teach us about God's patience and His dealing with Pharaoh?

The story of the Exodus shows that God gave Pharaoh 10 chances to let the Israelites go free, demonstrating His patience. However, after Pharaoh's refusal, God's anger was expressed by allowing Pharaoh to face the consequences of his own actions.

How is God's anger expressed in the Bible when dealing with the Israelites' repeated betrayals?

God's anger is expressed by giving the Israelites over to the hands of their enemies, allowing them to face the consequences of their decisions to serve other gods.

What does the Apostle Paul say about God's anger in his letter to the Romans?

Paul says that God's anger is revealed against human evil and that it is shown by handing people over to their destructive desires and decisions, even if it leads to death.

How does the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection demonstrate God's anger at evil and His love for people?

Jesus' life, death, and resurrection show God's anger at evil and His love for people by providing forgiveness and life for humanity through Jesus standing in the place of His people and taking the consequences of their decisions upon Himself.

What is the ultimate message about God's anger in the Bible?

The ultimate message is that God's anger in the Bible is important but not the end of the story. It is because He is good and patient, working out His plan to restore people to His love.