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Lesson No. 4
Affliction means physical, mental or emotional suffering. When a Christian is afflicted, the question that usually comes to his mind is, "Why did God allow this thing to happen to me ?" Sometimes, an afflicted Christian thinks that God has abandoned him. Although there are many problems in this world, the Lord has promised never to leave the Christian. (Hebrews 13:5) . God allows affliction, but He makes sure that it works for the good of those who love Him. (Rom. 8:28).
I. BECAUSE A CHRISTIAN STILL LIVES IN
THIS SINFUL WORLD
1. What does the Bible say about
this generation? Mark 8:38 __________________
2. What is the attitude
of the worldly people toward Christians? John 15:19; John
17:14 _________________________________________________________
3. Why are there people who despise
the message from the Bible and even persecute
the Christian? John 15:21
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4. What does the Bible say about
Christians being persecuted? I Peter 4:14;
Matt.
5:11 ____________________________________________________________
II. BECAUSE THE ADVERSARY WANTS TO DESTROY
THE CHRISTIAN.
1. Who wants to destory the Christian?
I Peter 5:8 ____________________________
2. Can the devil still influence
the Christian? Matt.24:24 ________________________
3. How does Satan influence the
Christian to destructive practices?
II Corinthians
11:13-15 _________________________________________________
4. Does God allow Satan to afflict
the saved? Job 1:1; I Cor. 5:5 __________________
III. BECAUSE GOD CHASTISES A CHRISTIAN
WHO SINS.
1. What will God do if His child
disobeys Him? Psalms 89:30-32 __________________
Will
God cease to love His child? v. 33 ________________________
2. Why would God chastise His
child? Hebrew 12:6 ____________________________
3. What should be the attitude
of a Christian being chastened by God? Heb. 12:9
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4. What was the result of the
affliction of the Psalmist? Psalms 119:67 __________
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IV. BECAUSE THE TRIAL OF FAITH PRODUCES
GOOD CHARACTER.
1. Will a Christian who does right
also be afflicted? Job 1: Psalms 34:19 ____________
2. Why does God allow affliction
of the righteous? James 1:3; I Peter 1:6-7
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3. What must be the attitude of
Christians in times of trials? James 1:2;
I Peter 4:12-13 _______________________________________________________
4. What will be the trait produced
in the life of a joyful Christian in times of affliction ?
James 1:3 ;
Rom. 5:3 __________________________________________________
V. BECAUSE THE AFFLICTED LEARNS TO DEPEND
ON GOD'S STRENGTH.
1. Did Paul glory in his infirmities?
II Cor. 12:5 _______________________________
2. Why did Paul learn to depend
on God's strength? II Cor. 12:9-10
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3. How can a Christian overcome
problems in life? Phil. 4:13; I John 4:4 __________
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4. How will others be benefited
through our Christian experience? II Cor. 1:4
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VI. BECAUSE THE CHRISTIAN WHO ENDURES
WILL BE REWARDED.
1. Why should a Christian
endure trials and temptation? James 1:12 ______________
2. To whom was the crown
of life promised? James 1:12;Rev.2:10
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3. How would you compare
the worth of future glory to the present sufferings?
Rom.8:18; II Cor. 4:17 _________________________________________________
4. Will you be faithful
to God if ever you'll be experiencing persecution or affliction?
Rev. 2:10 ________________ How long should you be faithful? ________________