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.

In what does God delight?
How closely are righteousness and life thus united?
What cheering message has Christ sent to His people touching His resurrection?
For what purpose were these gifts bestowed upon the church?
14. Besides telling His disciples when to flee, how did Christ further show His solicitude and tender care for them?
How will this great event affect the world?
Why are the Scriptures given?

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