House of Mercy

Mercy seat the place where God would appear

Throne of Grace

Naming the new things

Bethsieda

he found little mercy or compassion there

This meaning may have been thought appropriate, since the location was seen as a place of disgrace due to the presence of invalids, and as a place of grace due to the granting of healing.[2][3][4][5]

no longer held under the old Law; instead, they are under a new law of freedom

This brings us to the final statement of James 2:13, “Mercy triumphs over judgment.”

Judgment brings correction, mercy brings connection.

The idea is that mercy “glories” or “boasts” against judgment,

knowing that, where mercy and judgment seem to conflict, mercy wins.

The good news for every child of God in Christ is that God’s mercy toward us will triumph over His judgment of us (see Romans 8:1).

Our sins may argue against us, but Christ is our loving Advocate who argues for us and prevents us from receiving the judgment we deserve. We, in turn, display God’s type of mercy toward others.

union of God's work and human agency

union of Divine mercy and human charity

The Creator, and the creature, the Father, and the adopted child, the Redeemer, and the redeemed,

both engaged together in some work — the result of which is the triumph of mercy and compassion; this is a peerless dignity indeed, an incomparable honor.

dungeon of darkness into God's pool of mercy

In essence, James 2:13 tells us that, since God will judge us with mercy, we should judge others with mercy.

Being merciful is an act that shows our thankfulness for all God has done, and it is made possible through the Holy Spirit’s indwelling.

Isaiah 40:31 ESV

but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.