Are God's people free from affliction?

Answer

"Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivers him out of them all." Ps. 34: 19.

16. How did Christ reprove those who, though familiar with the letter of the Scriptures, failed to understand them?
How many were embraced in God's promises to Abraham?
What did Christ's words at Jacob's well lead the woman of Samaria to ask?
What is said of the poor but wise child?
What is said of those who read, hear, and keep the things contained in this book?
14. How was the sanctuary itself to be cleansed, and how were the sins of the people to be finally disposed of?
What promise, through the prophet Malachi, does the Lord make concerning Elijah?

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