The Armory

Week 6 · Season 1 · Step 2: Coming to Believe

Helmet of Divine Character

Knowing the God Who Rescues

Helmet of Salvation · Exodus 34:6-7

“The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love…”

Exodus 34:6-7 · ESV

Big idea

Deep study of God’s attributes relevant to recovery.

You cannot trust a God you do not know. Exodus 34:6–7 is God’s own self-revelation: compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness — and by no means clearing the guilty. Holiness and mercy are not rivals in Him. Recovery requires both. A God who is only soft cannot deal with treason. A God who is only severe cannot raise the dead.

Build a theological profile of the God who rescues. Each day add one line. When doubt attacks, counter with the attribute that answers that exact fear. End the day praising Him for being both holy and merciful toward you.

Spiritual practice

Add one new line to your theological profile of God each day.

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