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2. Psalm 107:22
Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, And tell of His works with joyful singing.
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3. John 9: Who Sinned?

4. Who Sinned? We FEEL like sometimes suffering = punishment - John 9
Job

5. Who Sinned?
We FEEL like sometimes suffering = punishment We KNOW that: 1. God does not punish children for their fathers Ezekiel 18

6. Who Sinned?
We FEEL like sometimes suffering = punishment We KNOW that: 1. God does not punish children for their fathers 2. The punishment of sin is eternal Romans 6:23

7. Who Sinned?
We FEEL like sometimes suffering = punishment We KNOW that: 1. God does not punish children for their fathers 2. The punishment of sin is eternal 3. Consequences of sin are not punishments 2 Samuel 12:13-14
2Sa 12:3 Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The LORD also has taken away your sin; you shall not die. 14 "However, because by this deed you have given occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born to you shall surely die."

8. Who Sinned?
We FEEL like sometimes suffering = punishment We KNOW that: 1. God does not punish children for their fathers 2. The punishment of sin is eternal 3. Consequences of sin are not punishments 4. Not every bad thing is bad Genesis 50:20
Ge 50:20 "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.

9. Why Do Bad Things Happen?
Men still debate: How does a Good God permit evil? 1. Because of free will - God desires all men to be saved - 2 Peter 3:3-9 - Evil is the result of mankind – James 1: God has only one recourse to evil – Genesis 6:5-8
Jas 1:13 ¶ Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.
Ge 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 ¶ And the LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. 7 So the LORD said, "I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them."

10. Why Do Bad Things Happen?
Men still debate: How does a Good God permit evil? 1. Because of free will 2. Because the righteous need justification - Job was tested by evil – Job 1: Jesus was tested by evil – Matthew 4 - All men must be tested – 1 Peter 1:6-9
Job 1:8 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?"9 So Satan answered the LORD and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 "Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.11 "But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!" 12 And the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person." So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.

11. Considering the Disciples
Jesus’ disciples had a carnal worldview at that moment - That bad things happen to bad people - That God punishes men here and now The Spiritual truth is: - Things happen for reasons we cannot fathom - By faith we perceive that better things come
Job 1:8 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?"9 So Satan answered the LORD and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 "Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.11 "But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!" 12 And the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person." So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.

13. Obedience Leading to Salvation
Hearing and believing: Romans 10:17 Confession of Faith: Acts 8:37 Turning from sin (Repentance): Luke 24:47 Baptism for salvation: 1 Peter 3:21 Continued Obedience: Hebrews 3:6