
Pastor Bryan Walmer
29 His disciples said, “Look, now you’re speaking plainly and not using any figurative language. 30 Now we know that you know everything and don’t need anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God.” 31 Jesus responded to them, “Do you now believe? 32 Indeed, an hour is coming, and has come, when each of you will be scattered to his own home, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” John 16:29-33 CSB
Why does God allow suffering in the world?
Some passages on suffering: Job 1-2, James 1, 2 Corinthians 1: 3-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 4:12-19, Romans 5:3-5, Isaiah 53
Why do we suffer?
We live in a world broken by sin.
We are sinners who live with sinners.
Dark spiritual forces
Where is God when we suffer?
Near us
With us
Over us
How should we relate to suffering?
Realistic expectations
Draw near to God.
Remember who God is.