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how does paul's understanding of grace in romans relate to the 'new mercies' described here?

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Lamentations 3:22-23

“It is Yahweh’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions don’t fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

This passage comes from the book of Lamentations, a collection of poetic laments written after the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple in 586 BCE. The author, traditionally Jeremiah, expresses deep grief and despair over the catastrophe, but unexpectedly shifts to a powerful declaration of God's enduring mercy and faithfulness in these verses.

What does it mean for mercy to be 'new every morning' in your own life or community?

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Romans 3:23-24
Paul speaks of all humanity falling short and being justified freely by God's grace through Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:16
Paul describes how even as our outer nature wastes away, our inner nature is renewed day by day.
Psalm 103:8-12
This Psalm celebrates God's compassion and mercy, which are slow to anger and abundant in steadfast love.

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