Renewing Your Mind The Lovingkindness of God
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Feb 11, 2026 
R.C. Sproul, theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, explores the Hebrew concept chesed as God’s loyal, covenant love. He traces chesed from the Exodus and Hosea’s marriage metaphor to Micah’s call to mercy and Romans 8. Short, vivid teachings show God’s steadfast pledge to redeem and remain devoted to His people.
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Chesed As Covenantal Loyal Love
- Chesed is a core Old Testament term expressing steadfast, loyal love covenantally committed by God to Israel.
- R.C. Sproul explains chesed is translated as mercy, kindness, covenant love, or loving kindness.
Practice Loving Mercy Daily
- Love mercy as an active duty: practice loyal, steadfast love in daily life.
- Sproul cites Micah's summary: do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
We Stick With The Stuck
- A seminary friend used the family saying, "we stick with the stuck," meaning they remain loyal no matter what.
- Sproul uses this as a vivid image of steadfast familial loyalty mirroring chesed.
