Cause and Effect
Why were the Saints afflicted and scattered?
Because of transgression and disobedience (v. 2-6)
What did the Lord promise after chastening?
His people will find comfort (v. 12)
In the parable, who is the nobleman?
The Lord (v. 43-44, context)
Why does the Lord allow suffering?
To fulfill His wise purposes (v. 16)
What did the Lord say about Zion being moved?
Zion shall not be moved out of her place (v. 17)
What did the Lord compare His people’s suffering to?
The suffering of Job (v.4)
Who does the Lord say He will be close to in times of trial?
Those who call upon Him (v. 8)
What did the nobleman command his servants to build?
A tower and a watchman (v. 45)
How does the Lord say He will gather His people?
Like a hen gathers her chicks (v. 65)
What is required of those who will be called Zion?
They must be pure in heart (v. 18)
What was the Lord’s purpose in allowing afflictions?
To chasten and try His people (v. 2, 4)
How doews the Lord describe His power to save?
His arm is stretched out all the day long (v. 9)
What did the servants fail to do?
Build the tower (v. 47-48)
What purpose does tribulation serve for the righteous?
It will work together for their good. (v. 16)
How will Zion be build up in strength?
Through obedience to God’s commandments (v. 36)
What must the Saints do to be brought back to their inheritance?
Learn obedience through trials (v. 4-5)
What promise is given about enemies of the Saints?
They shall be overcome if the Saints are faithful (v. 26)
What happened because the servants did not obey?
The enemy came and destroyed the vineyard (v. 51)
What does the Lord promise about the redemption of Zion?
It will come by His power in His own time (v. 17)
Who will inherit Zion?
The obedient and faithful (v. 35-36)
The Lord said Zion could only be redeemed how?
By obedience, not by force (v. 35-36)
What eternal purpose does the Lord give about His kingdom?
It will not be moved out of its place (v. 16)
What lesson does this parable teach about Zion?
Disobedience brings loss; watchfulness and obedience protect Zion.
What attribute of God gives comfort in trials?
His justice and mercy are both sure (v. 2, 15)
It will be redeemed and filled with glory (v. 16-18)