Why, then, does God permit the chastening rod to fall?

Answer

"For they [parents] verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but He for our profit, that
we might be partakers of His holiness." Heb. 12: 10.

What is sin declared to be?
How had Christ's teaching by parables been foretold?
What reply did Christ make?
How did Job treat the poor?
To whom is the gospel the power of God unto salvation?
Whose names are in the foundations of the holy city?
What universal chorus of praise will then be heard?

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