• Inexpressible

  • Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness
  • By: Michael Card
  • Narrated by: Michael Card
  • Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (115 ratings)

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God's identity is beyond what we could ever fully express in human words. But Scripture uses one particular word to describe the distinctiveness of God's character: the Hebrew word hesed.

Hesed is a concept so rich in meaning that it doesn't translate well into any single English word or phrase. Michael Card unpacks the many dimensions of hesed, often expressed as lovingkindness, covenant faithfulness, or steadfast love. He explores how hesed is used in the Old Testament to reveal God's character and how he relates to his people. Ultimately, the fullness of hesed is embodied in the incarnation of Jesus. As we follow our God of hesed, we ourselves are transformed to live out the way of hesed, marked by compassion, mercy, and faithfulness.

Discover what it means to be people of an everlasting love beyond words.

©2018 eChristian (P)2018 eChristian

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Michael Card on a loving God

A carefully thought out study on the nature of God as understood by ancient Hebrew peoples.
Mr. Card is a great student of the Hebrew language and wise teacher showing the listener the consistency of character God displays throughout the Bible.
More than an intellectual exegesis of language Mr Card expresses that character that we’d all do well to emulate in our own personal lives.

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God’s Heart

A priceless book that reveals God’s heart of tender hesed throughout the Scriptures. A must-read.

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The Character of God

Trouble understanding who God is? Listen to this book. Hesed described in this book is truly a key into understanding the heart of God. A bonus is the author has a soothing voice. This is a book that will reveal more everytime you listen to it.

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Amazing

I found a deeper understanding about God's love through this book. This will be a book I will re-read and will recommend to anyone wanting to strengthen, and deepen their walk with God!

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life changing

This book will change your life and bring the character of God into sharp focus. I will never be the same.

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Excellent and Stunning!

Eloquently written in a style that offers background knowledge, ancient cultural context and applicable convictions.

I greatly enjoy when a a teacher of scripture applies contextual knowledge beyond their own opinion and modern culture. This book from the beginning allows the reader to engage in an educational awareness beyond what most encounter in a church service, yet not too academically complex as in most scholarly articles.This allows the reader to truly think differently about the scripture they have already read over and over, it helps them engage with passages they have had in their lives differently because the linguistic awareness and the ancient cultural context around the word Hesed.

On a personal spiritual journey all this reveals a new way to view the word Hesed or what many might read in our translations as mercy and reveal a deep conviction of how God Himself lives this out and furthermore expects His people to display this concept in such a way that is natural and intuitive in our daily lives,

Incredibly written and stunning in the presentation of the concept! Highly recommend it. I am reading it again after just finishing it because of the richness of its offerings.

Thank you Michael Card for sharing your journey and wisdom in the word Hesed!

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Transformative!

If you struggle with a legalistic view of God and the Bible, and wish you could really believe God has something better for you, , please read this book!

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Read, Enjoy, Absorb, Live and Do

While the word Hesed Is effulgent and ineffible, Michael Card has done a wonderful job of bringing us through something that is inexpressable. Please consider taking the time to hearing and / or reading this book more than once and then making a decision to do Hesed.

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I'm better for having read it.

Just a good book to have plain in your car while you drive. lots of good energy

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The wealth of knowledge on Gods mercy - excellent 5🌟 stars

Easy to listen to Very informative and backed 100% by Gods word - will listen to this again!

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