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Why do God’s people suffer? This twelve-lesson study faces that question honestly from the Scriptures — the purpose of trials, the faith of Job, the honest prayers of lament, the providence of God, the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings, and the crown of life promised to those who endure — teaching us to fix our eyes on what is eternal. A teacher’s guide accompanies every lesson.

Teachers: Each lesson has a matching Teacher's Guide with discussion notes, suggested answers, and supplementary cross-references.

Lessons

• Lesson 1 Why Do Christians Suffer? A Biblical Framework Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 2 Count It All Joy: The Purpose of Trials Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 3 Job: Faith That Won't Let Go Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 4 The Honest Prayers of Lament Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 5 Suffering and the Providence of God Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 6 The Fellowship of His Sufferings Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 7 Refined Like Gold: Faith Under Persecution Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 8 Paul's Thorn: Grace Sufficient Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 9 Endurance and the Crown of Life Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 10 Comforting Others with the Comfort We Receive Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 11 When God Says Wait: Trusting His Timing Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Lesson 12 Fixing Our Eyes on the Eternal Lesson Teacher's Guide

All lessons are provided free of charge for classes and personal study. See How to Use These Studies for more.