Are We Suffering for Sin?

The common tendency is to wonder if we are suffering for sin. When a trial or tragedy occurs we'll wonder what we did to cause the suffering we are experiencing. In Luke 13:1-5 Jesus teaches suffering is not always the result of sin. When Jesus commented on the two tragedies that took place, he didn't explain why they happened, because we don't often get to find out why suffering occurs. The question Jesus wants us asking is, "Have I repented, or will I perish eternally?"
Lesson1 Suffering ________ ________ the result
of sin
Lesson2 ____ _____________ is the result of
sin
Lesson3 We don't always ____ __ ______ out
why we suffer
Lesson4 ___ ______ all repent or perish
Family Worship Guide
Memory Verse: Luke 13:3
Directions: Read the verses and answer the questions:
Day1 Lk 13:1-5Why did the people share this news with Jesus?How would you have expected Jesus to respond if you weren't familiar with the account?How did he respond and why did he respond this way?How did Jesus elevate these physical accounts to the spiritual level?
Day 2: 1Peter2:20, 3:17, 4:15, Heb 11:35-37,12:5-6; Jn9:1-3, Job 1:8, 2 Cor11:23-28 Do you see any similarities between the Tower of Siloam falling and the Twin Towers falling, in particular regarding the way people responded?Besides the examples from these verses, can you think of other examples from Scripture of godly people suffering?
Day 3: Job 38-41What does it mean that all suffering is the result of sin?Why do you think Job didn't find out why he was suffering?Why didn't God tell him?How do we know if we are suffering for righteousness's sake or because of our sin?What did Jesus mean when he said that we must repent or we will perish?