Why do bad things happen to good people?
Job asked this question thousands of years ago. Discover what the Bible reveals about suffering and justice.
9 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Why Do the Wicked Prosper?
The psalmist cries out to God about the arrogance and success of the wicked who oppress the poor, yet ends with confidence that God will hear and bring justice for the helpless.
Struggling with the Prosperity of the Wicked
Asaph honestly wrestles with why the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer. His journey from envy to sanctuary perspective to renewed faith speaks to everyone who has questioned God's justice.
Do Not Fret Because of Evildoers
This wisdom psalm counsels the righteous not to envy the wicked but to trust in the LORD, do good, and wait patiently for Him to bring justice.
Awake! Why Do You Sleep, O Lord?
The sons of Korah lament national defeat despite faithfulness, recalling past victories while crying out for God to awaken and redeem His suffering people.
O Lord, the God Who Avenges
A cry for divine justice against oppressors who harm the vulnerable. The psalmist asks how long the wicked will triumph, affirming that the God who made ears and eyes surely hears and sees all injusti...
Josiah's Reforms and Death
Josiah leads radical reformation: destroying idols, defiling high places, removing priests, demolishing the altar at Bethel, and celebrating Passover as never before. Yet the LORD's anger against Juda...
How Long, Lord? Will You Be Angry Forever?
A communal lament over Jerusalem's destruction, crying out for help against enemies who have defiled God's temple and slaughtered His people. The psalm pleads for divine intervention based on God's ho...
Joseph in Potiphar's House
Joseph rises to prominence in Potiphar's house. He resists temptation from Potiphar's wife but is falsely accused and imprisoned.
Healing the Man Born Blind
Jesus heals a man blind from birth, sparking controversy because it happened on the Sabbath. The Pharisees interrogate the man and his parents, eventually expelling him from the synagogue. Jesus finds...
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