Views from the Pew: “Suffering Well” Quiz

What do you remember from the sermon “Suffering Well”?

  1. God gives us truths about suffering in the Bible. Which is an example of that?
    a. Portray a stiff upper lip – fake it til’ you make it
    b. God promises to protect you from suffering
    c. You didn’t cause it, so ignore it or blame Satan
    d. None of the above
  2. Christians are not to be surprised by suffering. You are either currently suffering, about to go into suffering, or just exiting suffering.
    a. True
    b. False
  3. Romans 5:3-4 tells us that suffering produces three things in a Christian that form us more closely into the image of God and give us peace. What are those three things?
    a. Endurance, ambition, focus
    b. Perseverance, character, love
    c. Perseverance, character, hope
    d. Character, endurance, longevity
  4. Suffering drives a Christian to what?
    a. Dependence on God
    b. Independence
    c. Madness
    d. None of the above
  5. Once news reached Job and his wife about the death of their ten children, he fell down and worshiped God anyway. What was his wife’s reaction?
    a. She killed herself
    b. She attacked Job
    c. She cursed Job
    d. She cursed God
  6. Suffering is about God’s worth and glory. Suffering strengthens God’s value to us.
    a. True
    b. False

Answers:

  1. d
  2. a
  3. c
  4. a
  5. c
  6. a