How to Find Comfort in Affliction

Preview: Our attitude toward affliction is a direct reflection of our faith and trust in the Lord. We know the Lord loves us when He bothers to correct us. If he did not love us He would not take the time to chasten us and direct our paths back to Him. He wishes no man to suffer, and will be there in our times of trouble. 


Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-14. 

Memory Verse: Psalm 9:9. 

1. How does God regard the afflicted? Job 34:28. 
2. How are God’s people free from affliction? Psalm 34:19. 
3. What has God promised to those in trouble? Psalm 46:1. 
4. What has God promised His children when they pass through trials and afflictions? Isaiah 43:2. 
5. What is God called in the Scriptures? II Corinthians 1:3. 
6. Whom does God comfort and why? II Corinthians 7:6, II Corinthians 1:4. 
Note: After we have passed through trouble and affliction and received comfort from God, we will be able to minister comfort to others. 
7. How should we sympathize with others when they experience sorrow? Romans 12:15, Job 6:14. 
8. What did Christ say would be the experience of His people in this world? John 16:20, John 16:33. 
9. In what respect is the reaping of God’s people to differ from their sowing? Psalm 126:5-6. 
10. What blessed assurance does everyone who loves God have? Romans 8:28. 
Note: We can find comfort in our afflictions if we place our trust in God. “It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.” Psalm 119:71.