Is this, for the time being, a source of pleasure?

Answer

"Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the
peaceable, fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby." Verse 11.
NOTE -- 'Many of the sweetest joys of Christian hearts are songs which have been learned in the
bitterness of trial." "Many a cold, icy nature is made warm and tender by the grief that crushes it.'! -"Week-Day Religion," by J. R. Miller, D.D., pages 91,93.

What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
13. What did John the Baptist say to the Pharisees and Sadducees when he saw them come to his baptism?
When the he goat \"was strong,\" what occurred?
11. What sign did Christ mention by which His disciples might know when the destruction of Jerusalem was near?
What is set forth as the basis for hope and comfort?
How is the fifth trumpet, or first woe, introduced?
15. Because Solomon asked for wisdom rather than for long life and riches, what besides wisdom did God give him?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle