Passion City Church DC Podcast Why Does God Allow Suffering? / Jacob Harkey
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May 20, 2024 Jacob Harkey, Director of Spiritual Formation at Passion City Church D.C., discusses the reality of suffering and the importance of viewing trials through an eternal perspective. Topics include finding comfort in God's sovereignty, understanding the true character of God, and embracing the transformative power of enduring hardships with hope and trust in His character.
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Jacob's Personal Suffering Story
- Jacob Harkey shares his personal story about his wife Becca's sudden mental health struggle in their first year of marriage.
- This experience challenged their understanding of suffering and God's role in it.
Inevitability and Worldly Views of Suffering
- Suffering is an unavoidable part of human experience caused by a fallen world.
- The world offers many responses to suffering, but they often fail to provide true comfort or purpose.
Suffering Reminds and Promises
- Suffering reminds us of sin's devastation and points to the brokenness of creation.
- It also carries a promise of future restoration through Jesus Christ.