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 prophecy foretold of the disposal of Christ's garments at the crucifixion?
What was foretold of His treatment while on the cross?
When were the sun and moon darkened?
By what figure does the Bible represent death?
By what are we to try them?
What special blessings were conferred on the Israelites?
What will it mean to dwell in God's presence?

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