Why Would God Allow Suffering? Understanding the Purpose in Pain

One of the hardest and most honest questions we can ask. A biblical look at why God allows suffering—and the purpose pain can have in your life.

Why would God allow suffering? It’s one of the hardest and most honest questions we can ask. If you’ve ever wondered how a good God could allow pain, you’re not alone. Scripture shows us that suffering is not meaningless—and it’s not a sign that God is absent.

In this teaching, we walk through

• Why suffering can produce intimacy with God
• Why Jesus Himself suffered
• How we come to understand joy through suffering

God is not cruel. He is purposeful. And even in suffering, He is drawing you closer.