Pain and suffering are everywhere. If God is all-loving, why does He allow pain and suffering? This Sunday, we will look at the origins of pain and suffering and how God can use our pain for our benefit and his glory.

Group Questions

1. Read Genesis chapter 3. What do we learn about the consequences of sin from this chapter?

2. What are some biblical examples where God has used pain and suffering for the formation of God’s people?

3. How has God used pain and suffering in your life to form you?

4. What are some ways that we can turn to God in times of pain and suffering? What are some real and tangible practices?