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The Discipline of the Lord

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Introduction
  • Hebrews 12:4-11
    • Is Hebrews 12 saying that when we sin, God punishes us immediately on earth?
    • Numbers 12:10 - Miriam was punished for sin.
    • Acts 12:23
    • Job 1:8-12 - Job was not punished due to sin.
    • John 9:1-3 - The blind man was not punished for sin.
    • II Timothy 3:12 - Persecution doesn’t imply sin. It might mean the opposite!
      • What is the discipline of Hebrews 12?
      • Hebrews 13:22
      • It could be talking about the letter itself.
      • The discipline itself may also include the trials of life that God allows.
      • Deuteronomy 8:2-5 - God disciplined the Israelites in the wilderness.
      • Job 42:11
      • Hebrews 10:32-39
      • Hebrews 11:32-38
      • Hebrews 12:1-2 - Endure!
      • God was not punishing them. He was allowing them to endure hardships that would mature their faith.
      • Acts 14:21-22
        • What are the benefits of enduring hardships in this life?
        It builds character.
        • Hebrews 12:10
        • James 1:2-4
        • I Peter 1:6-9
        • I Peter 4:12
        • Romans 5:3-5
        • God will not just make our lives smooth.
          • It develops my sympathy and service for others.
          • Hebrews 10:32-34
          • Hebrews 4:15
            • It makes me look forward to Heaven.
            • Hebrews 10:34
            • Hebrews 11:10-16
            • If my hope is tied up in this world, I will be crushed.
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