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 Introduction o Catchy Start: Laughs, smiles, and love are the greatest pleasures in life we live for. However, life is not always perfect, there are imperfections, a combination of happiness and suffering. As much as we hope for endless happiness, suffering is inevitable, it will always be existent in life. As John Lennon said, “Life is a like a flower, you’ve got to let it grow.” o Big Question: Why do people suffer? o Big Question Matters: Every human being is on earth for a purpose and the good and evil in our life has a meaning. Therefore, it is important that we take time to understand the reason why life encompasses both good and bad and why we have to endure suffering. Why do we suffer? o Jesus emphasizes suffering as a way to gain spiritual salvation, Gita emphasizes suffering as a consequence of attachment, and the television show …show more content…
If you keep unwavering faith in the Lord – “The Lord will provide” (Genesis 22.14)
• At age 100 having Isaac and receiving promises of being a “great nation,” blessing all other nations, having kids, receiving land for future descendants, having a great name, having God’s support “bless those who bless you and curse those that curse you” (Genesis 12.1-3) o Joseph is sold to Potiphar, a high-ranking official in Egypt, because his brothers were jealous he was the favorite of their father, Jacob
 Joseph’s suffering helped him save the lives of many in Egypt – preparing for the seven years of famine
 “And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life” (Genesis 45 vs.5-6)
 “So it is not you who sent me here, but God” (Genesis 45 vs.

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