Job's story
This is the number of chapters that make up the book of Job.
42
This short phrase from 2 Nephi 2 describes what must exist "in all things."
Opposition
D & C 58:4 promises that after much tribulation comes this.
The glory (blessing)
The title of President Spencer W. Kimball's well-known address on adversity
"Tragedy or Destiny?"
Name one thing you could say to a suffering friend INSTEAD of "everything happens for a reason.'
'I don't have an answer, but I'm here with you'.
These three men came to comfort Job but ended up arguing he must have sinned.
Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar
In Mosiah 24, The Lord did this to the burdens of His people so they could bear them with ease.
Made them light.
According to D & C 58:3 we cannot yet do this with our natural eyes regarding future blessings.
See them/ behold them.
President Kimball taught that if pain and sorrow were removed from mortality, this would also be removed.
Growth, faith, and opportunities for eternal progress.
Name one Restoration truth from today's lesson that could bring real comfort to someone in pain.
opposition, weakness to strength, burdens made light, etc.
In Job 21, Job points out that these people often seem to prosper without consequence.
The wicked
According to Ether 12:27, God gives men this so they may learn humility.
Weakness
In Abraham 3, this is the purpose stated for our mortal probation.
To see if we will do all the Lord commands (a test/ proving ground)
President Kimball taught that some of life's greatest blessings come disguised as this.
Trials or hardship
Describe the difference between explaining someone's suffering and simply being present with them in it.
explaining offers reasons; presence offers comfort and companionship.
This famous phrase from Job 23:10 compares a trial to a refining process.
"When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold."
This Book of Mormon people were in bondage under Amulon before the Lord eased their burdens.
The people of Alma (Mosiah 23-24)
Abraham 3:26 promises that those who keep their estate will receive this in addition to blessings.
Glory added upon their heads forever and ever.
According to President Kimball's teachings, why does a loving God allow a world with real risk and real pain?
Because agency and growth require real opposition and real consequences. A risk-free world could not produce the growth God wants for us.
Share (if comfortable) one way a past trial in your own life eventually 'came forth as gold'
Personal answers