How are the present effects and future results of chastisement contrasted?

Answer

"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth
the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby." Heb. 12:11.

How many were embraced in God's promises to Abraham?
What assurance has the believer of his union with God?
Upon what ground were the previous promises then renewed to Abraham?
What is the character of God, and how only can He be truly worshipped?
How ancient is this doctrine of Christ's coming?
How many will receive a reward when Christ comes?
In his dream at Bethel, what did Jacob see?

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