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If God exists, why is there suffering?
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 This series tackles one of life’s most challenging questions: why pain and suffering exist if God is loving and all-powerful. Learners are guided to explore God’s justice, love, and redemptive purpose, discovering how faith provides hope, understanding, and resilience even in the midst of life’s difficulties.
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Lesson 1: We Suffer from Living in a
Fallen World |
In this lesson, students will understand that suffering is a consequence of living in a fallen world and recognize the hope and redemption available through Jesus Christ. |
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Lesson 2: We Suffer from Ignoring the Warnings |
Students will learn the importance of recognizing and responding to warning signs in their lives, understand the consequences of ignoring these signs, and see the value of relying on God for guidance and rescue. |
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Lesson 3: We Suffer at Our Own Hands |
Students will learn about the concept of self-harm through poor choices, understand how God's discipline serves as protection, and recognize the opportunity for growth through God's guidance and love. |
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Lesson 4: We Suffer for the Purpose of New Growth |
Students will understand that while God does not cause suffering, He allows it for the purpose of future growth and good. They will learn to trust God through their crises, recognizing that their suffering can lead to greater triumphs and growth for themselves and others. |
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Lesson 5: We Suffer to Avoid Greater Suffering Later |
Students will understand that God allows temporary suffering to prevent greater suffering in the future, emphasizing the eternal perspective and the importance of temporary adversity for ultimate good. |
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Lesson 6: We Suffer to Make Us Stronger |
To help students understand how suffering and adversity in life can serve a greater purpose in God's plan by strengthening and refining their character. |
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Lesson 7: We Suffer From Bad Choices |
Students will understand how neglecting spiritual and physical well-being leads to suffering and learn practical steps to make better choices in alignment with God's guidance. |
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Lesson 8: We Suffer Because We Separate From God |
Students will understand how separating from God leads to suffering and learn the importance of maintaining a close relationship with God for support and sustenance. |
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Lesson 9: We Suffer for a Special Mission |
Students will understand that suffering can be a part of being chosen for a special mission by God, and learn how to respond to such challenges with faith and perseverance. |
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Lesson 10: We Suffer So Many will Seek Salvation |
To help students understand that God does not cause suffering but may allow it to awaken hearts to the need for salvation. This lesson focuses on how suffering can lead people to seek God’s gift of eternal life. |
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Lesson 11: We Suffer to Remind us we need Help |
Students will understand that suffering can serve as a reminder of our dependence on God and the importance of humility and seeking His help. |
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Lesson 12: We Suffer When Wills Collide |
Students will explore the concept of free will in relation to God's will and understand the consequences of opposing God's unchanging and perfect will. |
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Lesson 13: We Suffer From Good Intentions |
Students will understand that even well-intentioned actions can lead to unintended negative consequences. They will learn the importance of seeking God's wisdom before intervening in others' struggles, recognizing that some difficulties are opportunities for personal growth. |
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Lesson 14: We Suffer From Seeking Shortcuts |
To teach students that trusting God’s plan, even when it seems slow or difficult, leads to lasting joy, love, and success. Instead of taking shortcuts to quickly achieve personal desires, students will learn to rely on God’s wisdom and timing. |
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