Thursday Bible Study: For this Bible study, we will be drawing from two insightful books that help us understand the reality of suffering in the Christian life. In The Power of Suffering by John MacArthur, we are reminded that trials are not wasted but are divinely used to strengthen our faith, deepen our dependence on Christ, and display God’s glory in our weakness. Complementing this, Dan McCartney’s Why Does It Have to Hurt? takes a more practical and pastoral approach, wrestling with the emotional and spiritual struggles that suffering brings, while pointing us to God’s purpose, presence, and promises in the midst of pain. Together, these books provide both theological depth and compassionate guidance, equipping us to face suffering with faith, hope, and endurance.