The Womb of God - God's Compassion - God's Character Series

We associate the womb with something feminine. After all, only females are capable of birthing a human being. God uses the root word, womb, to describe the tender affection he has for us. The womb is the safest place for the growing human.  It is designed to protect us, cradle us, and keep us closest to the being we're imaging. The womb is a type of earth, ark, and church. It is like a greenhouse, protective from external damaging forces, designed for creating a thriving environment in a harsh world.  Exodus 34:6 (NIV) "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness…" Rachum - full of compassion - a word mostly attributed to God in the new and old testaments. A type of compassion only God is capable of demonstrating.  The noun, verb, and adjective form of this word are all related to the Hebrew word for womb, rekhem. This image, in context, draws out the nurturing nature of God. God shows tender affection - He makes known to us how much He cherishes and soothes us in a gentle emotion of the mind. This is the peace of God offered through Jesus, as we will see in today's lesson. A heartfelt thanks to Tim, Carissa, and Jon from The Bible Project for inspiring this lesson and series. FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandChurchOfChrist/videos/1503053720031440 YouTube: https://youtu.be/09wBSbZTruY?t=2632