Part 5. Suffering, Evil, and Moral Order
1. Introduction No question is more universal than the problem of suffering. Every culture asks: Why do we suffer, and…
Tag: Suffering
13: Suffering and Hope
1. Theme Overview This theme examines the reality of human suffering and God’s provision of hope through His promises, presence,…
56: The Cup – A Metaphor of Suffering, Divine Wrath, and Redemptive Obedience
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Luke 22:42; Matthew 26:39; John 18:11 1. Introduction In the Garden of…
Chapter 16: Perseverance and Finishing the Race
Overview: Faithfulness in Trials and Suffering The Christian journey is often depicted in Scripture as a race—one that demands endurance,…
2.8 Faithful but Suffering (Responses)
🔹 Story 1: Job Remained Faithful Amid Suffering Main Characters: Job, Satan, God, Job’s friendsStory Summary: Job was a righteous…
4.1 Lessons from Betrayal (Emotional)
4. Suffering, Struggle, and Deliverance 🔹 Story 1: Joseph Betrayed by His Brothers Main Characters: Joseph, his brothers, JacobStory Summary:…
4.2 Lessons from Betrayal (Gospel)
🔹 Story 1: Joseph’s Betrayal by His Brothers Main Characters: Joseph, his brothers, Jacob, PharaohStory Summary: Joseph’s brothers betrayed him…
4.3 Forgiveness Changes Everything
🔹 Story 1: Joseph Forgave His Brothers Main Characters: Joseph, his brothers, JacobStory Summary: After being sold into slavery and…
4.4 Stories of Deliverance
🔹 Story 1: Israel Delivered from Egypt Main Characters: Moses, Pharaoh, Israelites, GodStory Summary: God sent Moses to free His…
4.5 Stories of Exile and Return
🔹 Story 1: Adam and Eve Exiled from Eden Main Characters: Adam, Eve, GodStory Summary: After disobeying God’s command in…
4.6 Stories of Rebuilding and Restoration
🔹 Story 1: Nehemiah Rebuilt Jerusalem’s Walls Main Characters: Nehemiah, Israelites, Sanballat, TobiahStory Summary: Nehemiah returned from exile to rebuild…
4.7 Stories of Spiritual Authority Challenged
🔹 Story 1: Moses and Aaron Challenged by Korah Main Characters: Moses, Aaron, Korah, Dathan, AbiramStory Summary: Korah and his…
4.8 Faithful but Suffering (Struggle)
Faithful but Suffering 🔹 Story 1: Job Lost Everything Yet Remained Faithful Main Characters: Job, Satan, Job’s friends, GodStory Summary:…