God pronounces a curse on the devil and gives mankind the first gospel promise *before* they have even expressed their repentance. This is a clear demonstration of God’s grace or undeserved love.
Music Credit: J. S. Bach, “Wir eilen mit schwachen, doch emsigen Schritten,” aria from “Jesu, der du meine Seele,” BWV 78 (Leipzig, 1724).