What is Affliction? As mentioned 37x in the Old Testament affliction takes at least 7 forms noted below:<br /><br />1. Affliction is the ill-treatment Hagar got from her jealous and vengeful boss Sarai. Genesis 16:11 And the Angel of the Lord said to her: “Behold, you are with child, And you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael Because the Lord has heard your affliction. <br />2. Affliction is the lack of love that Leah got from her husband Jacob. Genesis 29:32 So Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben; for she said, “The Lord has surely looked on my affliction. Now, therefore, my husband will love me.” <br />3. Affliction is the lost wages and broken promises Jacob got from his employer and father-in-law Laban. Genesis 31:36 Then Jacob was angry and rebuked Laban, and Jacob answered and said to Laban: “What is my trespass? What is my sin, that you have so hotly pursued me? <br />4. Affliction is the hatred, jealousy, and betrayal that Joseph experienced from his family, and his employers – as well as the neglect and broken promises of his friends. Genesis 41:52 And the name of the second he called Ephraim: “For God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.” <br />5. Affliction is the underpayment and overwork of the Hebrews by unkind and evil masters. Exodus 3:7 And the Lord said: “I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. <br />6. Affliction is the pain Hannah endured because of her inability to have children, and the added insensitivity and cruelty of her family members to her pain. 1 Samuel 1:10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish. <br />7. Affliction is the unkind words, slander, accusations, and insults thrown upon David by his adversary Shimei. 2 Samuel 16:12 It may be that the Lord will look on my affliction, and that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing this day.” <br /><br />From DYG-16c - 030831AM - <a href="https://youtu.be/qS3mCvN5X60" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/qS3mCvN5X60</a><br /><br />Join the LAND OF THE BOOK channel to get access to weekly video releases over the next year totaling 50+ EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS that feature weekly in-depth Bible Study lessons with John & Bonnie. Plus all the assigned HOLY LAND STUDY RESOURCES, and John's two most loved books--David's Spiritual Secret & Living Hope for the End of Days at:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVK6dN-9kLDnQhYBFuES09A/join" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVK6dN-9kLDnQhYBFuES09A/join</a><br /><br />Follow Discover the Book Ministries to stay up to date:<br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/discoverthebook/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/discoverthebook/</a><br /><br />DTBM Academy Courses:<br /><a href="https://dtbmonline.org/all-video-courses/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://dtbmonline.org/all-video-courses/</a><br />Purchase John's Books, Mp3 & DVD resources:<br />E-Books: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y3wbhlxy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/y3wbhlxy</a><br /><br />Here are links to our Amazon Pages--<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/dtbm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/shop/dtbm</a> <br /><br />Donate to the ministry: <a href="https://discoverthebook.org/donations/partnership/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://discoverthebook.org/donations/partnership/</a><br /><br />For more of Dr. John Barnett's Bible teaching messages go to: <a href="https://discoverthebook.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://discoverthebook.org/</a><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/9dM8q8Cpc9U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/9dM8q8Cpc9U</a><br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dM8q8Cpc9U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dM8q8Cpc9U</a>