Big Idea: is Pain is often for your growth or God’s glory.  

Causes of our Suffering and Pain 

• We live in a fallen world.  
• Self-inflicted.  
• Caught in the backwash.  

5 Biblical Insights on Suffering 

1. All Christians will suffer. 
2. God doesn’t cause all suffering, but he allows it. 
3. Suffering isn’t the only way to grow spiritually, but it is an important way.  
4. We long to know the purpose in our pain, but sometimes it’s not for us to know.  
5. Suffering will eventually bring about greater joy.  

Next Step  

Reflect on this Discipleship Question for Ordinary Heroes:  

What is my next small step of obedience today?   

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