Adversity

Becker Bible Topics

Caused by:

Man’s sin… Genesis 3:16, 17
Disobedience to God’s Law… Leviticus 26:14-20

Purposes to, of:

Punish for sin… 2 Samuel 12:9-12
Humble us… 2 Chronicles 33:12
Lead us to God’s Word… Deuteronomy 8:2, 3
Chasten and correct… Hebrews 12:5-11
Test our faith… 1 Peter 1:5-8
Give us final rest… Psalms 94:12, 13

Reactions to:

Rebellious…  Exodus 14:4-8; Job 2:9
Distrustful… Exodus 6:8, 9
Complaining…  Ruth 1:20, 21
Questioning… Jeremiah 20:7-9
Fainting… Proverbs 24:10
Arrogant… Psalms 10:6
Hopeful… Lamentations 3:31-40
Submissive… Job 5:17-22
Joyful… James 1:2-4

God’s relation to:

Troubles nations with… 2 Chronicles 15:5, 6
Knows the soul in…  Psalms 31:7
Saves out of… 1 Samuel 10:19
Redeems out of…  2 Samuel 4:9

Help under:

By prayer… Jonah 2:1-7
By understanding God’s purpose… Lamentations 3:31-39; Romans 5:3

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Kathy L McFarland

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