Thematic Bible: Joy under


Thematic Bible




“Behold, how happy and fortunate is the man whom God reproves,
So do not despise or reject the discipline of the Almighty [subjecting you to trial and suffering].
Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saintsdiscipline, divineChastisementPunishment, By GodRebukeCorrectionDiscipline From GodAcceptance, Of InstructionDespisersAfflictions As Blessings In DisguiseGod Appointed AfflictionsDo Not DespiseGod Requite Them!

You know we call those blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] who were steadfast and endured [difficult circumstances]. You have heard of the patient endurance of Job and you have seen the Lord’s outcome [how He richly blessed Job]. The Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. Verse ConceptsGod, Compassion OfCommendationEndurance, Examples OfGod's attitude towards peopleHappinessHeart, DivineMercifulnessTrust, Importance OfSuffering, HardshipBlessed In ServiceEnduringPatient PeopleEnduranceBeing PatientPersistenceempathyperserverancepatientperseveringsteadfast