God, Why Do You Allow Bad Things to Happen?

September 25, 2005

THEME: You turned in 250 questions you’d like to ask God.
By far the most popular question is “God if you are
all powerful and all loving and all knowing then
why do bad things happen to God’s people?” All of
us will need the encouragement and instruction of
John 11. Listen carefully and follow closely the
God who loves you tremendously!

I. Reasons for Pain and Suffering:

1. Sin ____________________ God and _________________
human opinion.

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.
A man reaps what he sows.”
Galatians 6:7

2. ____________________________ doing what honors God.
“This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands
are not burdensome”
I John 5:3

3. _____________________ centered and not God centered.

“To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the
glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you,
the hope of glory.”
Colossians 1:27

II. Truths to __________________________ Your Life On:

1. Suffering is ________________________________ but
God _____________________________ it.

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and
humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke
is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:29—30

2. God gives ____________________________, steward
them __________________________ .

3. My ____________________________ to suffering reveals
my _______________________________ .

Make it Personal
Prepare to overcome pain and suffering by reflecting on the
following:
1. Realize God is in control and thank Him for His guidance.
2. Please know God weeps with you in pain and will guide you to
better days.
3. Have you asked Jesus to be the leader of your life?