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  • 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 (123 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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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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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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A much-needed study - an anchor for my soul.

Thankful this book came along in a deeply wounded time in my life. Helped me see the truth of Who God is despite what others do or what I feel worthy of.

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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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Just Wow …JUST WOAH

being a believer for almost most of my life and reading multiple books in the church , this is one of the best breakdowns of Gods love . It’s so complex and deep ,yet simple and easy to grasp and apply ❤️♥️

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Expressing the “Inexpressible”; doing hesed

Michael’s study of the inexpressibly amazing word which conveys “the defining characteristic of God”
encourages us to respond to God’s hesed, His lovingkindness, by doing hesed in return and offering hesed to others, who like ourselves are undeserving. Even though we deserve nothing, we may boldly ask God to give us everything, for that is who God is. And we reminded of the profound cost of doing hesed, but that we may delight in it even as God delights in doing hesed even though our redemption cost God everything. His is a transforming love, grace, and truth.

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