“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.” Ps. 9:9.

7. What has God promised His children when passing through trials and afflictions?

“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” Isa. 43:2.

8. What did David say with reference to his being afflicted?

“It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Thy statutes.” Ps. 119:71.

9. When afflicted, for what did he pray?

“Look upon my affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.” Ps. 25:18.

10. Before he was afflicted, what did he do?

“Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept Thy word.” Ps. 119:67.

11. What did Christ learn through suffering?