Does God delight to afflict any?

Answer

"For the Lord will not cast off for ever: but though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion according
to the multitude of His mercies. For He does not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men."
Lam.3:31-33.

Instead of consenting to His release, what did Christ's accusers now demand?
Who did He say would be called great in the kingdom?
What would obedience to God's commandments have ensured to ancient Israel?
That there might be no misunderstanding, what did Moses do?
What warning has Christ given that we might not be taken by surprise by this great event?
By what name is the fifth state of the church addressed?
What only can overcome the world?

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