Perspectives on Suffering

The Bible emphasizes how to remain faithful in the midst of suffering more than it emphasizes why suffering exists. Scripture gives us a small glimpse into why God allows suffering, but more importantly it gives great resources for persevering in the midst of suffering. The long and winding road takes us through regions of pain, doubts, questions, and suffering. Can your faith stand the strain of a long and winding journey? How can we make it home? This course investigates how we can remain faithful by God's grace. Session One Faithful in the Midst of SufferingFollowers of God suffer, but they also remain faithful.Job 1:1, 20–22; 2:9–10; 29:12–17; 30:25; 31:1, 5–11, 16–40; Ecclesiastes 7:14; Isaiah 45:7; Ezekiel 18:4; Amos 3:6; John 9:1–3; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 5:5; 11:27–29; 2 Corinthians 12:7–10; 1 Peter 2:20–21This study explains that trials should be expected, but that we can persevere. Session Two Purpose in SufferingUnderstanding why God allows suffering will help us perseve