Good and Evil

Though we are often hurt, shocked and angered by the evil in our world, it doesn't catch God off-guard. He cares about our suffering, he's with us in the midst of our tragedies and sin, and he can even bring good out of the worst circumstances. God doesn't give us all the answers about why we suffer, but these eight session LifeGuide® Bible Study by Douglas Connelly will help us trust him and his power more even in the midst of our pain.

For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.



Douglas Connelly (MDiv and MTh, Grace Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at Davison Missionary Church near Flint, Michigan, after serving twelve years as senior pastor at Parkside Community Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. A writer and speaker, he has written seventeen LifeGuide Bible Studies as well as several books, including The Bible for Blockheads and Angels Around Us. He and his wife Karen have three adult children and six grandchildren.

Getting the Most Out of Good and Evil


1 Understanding the Human Condition—Romans 3:9-20


2 Dealing with Disaster—Job 1


3 Disability and the Goodness of God—John 9:1-7


4 Struggling with Sickness—James 5:13-18


5 Our Enemy in the World—Revelation 12:7-12


6 The Enemy Within—Romans 7:14-25


7 Overcoming Death's Grip—2 Corinthians 5:1-10


8 Finding Hope in a Terrorized World—Psalm 46


Leader's Notes