Where Can I Hear the Mercy of God?

Title: Where Can I Hear the Mercy of God?
Speaker: Brandan Kraft
Series: Pristine Grace Podcast
Date: January 21, 2026
Bible: Matthew 23:23-24; 2 Corinthians 5:21

Where can you go on a Sunday morning and simply hear about the mercy of God? Not a breakdown of theological systems, not a lesson on the mechanics of grace, and not another sermon focused on what you need to do, but a clear proclamation of what Christ has already done. In this episode, I wrestle with a question raised by Henry Mahan that exposes a real problem in much of modern preaching: we have become very good at explaining doctrine, but often forget to feed weary souls with the mercy and love of Christ.

This is not an argument against sound doctrine. Truth matters. Theology matters. But doctrine is meant to serve something greater. It is meant to lead us to the Savior. If you are tired, burdened, or spiritually hungry, this conversation is about lifting up Christ, proclaiming His finished work, and reminding you that rest, assurance, and mercy are found in Him, not in your performance. Grace and peace.

0:00 Introduction - Where Can I Hear Mercy?
1:56 The Problem: Mechanics Over Mercy
4:47 Jesus on Missing What Matters (Matthew 23)
6:48 What Do You Really Need to Hear?
9:48 God's Love While We Were Sinners (Romans 5:8)
11:48 God's Love Manifested (1 John 4:9-10)
13:28 The Righteousness of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21)
18:06 Christ Lifted Up (John 12:32)
24:36 Come to the Waters (Isaiah 55:1-3)
27:10 Closing Thoughts