“But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord” (Jeremiah 9:24).
Before Jesus came to earth, the people knew the kindness and mercy of God, but they knew it through animal sacrifices. The Law of Old Testament emphasized sin. Jesus emphasized mercy and forgiveness. He also brought the new message of kinship with God, namely to be his children and joint heir with Jesus.
Before Christ came, there had been a rebellion in heaven. Many of the angels fell under the influence of Lucifer. They were judged severely. I do not recall an offer of forgiveness for them. So when the prophets spoke of a Messiah to come to make men and women into children of God. it is no wonder the angels and prophets wanted to find out when and how this would happen ( 1 Peter 1:10-12).
But they had to wait for God’s answer, just as we have to wait for his answer to our need.
