Long Sorrows Set the Stage

Long Sorrows Set the Stage

From Ask Pastor John by Desiring God

April 13, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

Pastor John discusses how long periods of suffering highlight God's kindness and offers three reasons for enduring sorrows.

In Scripture, long periods of suffering and pain serve as a backdrop for God’s great kindness. Pastor John offers three reasons for long sorrows.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor John

Topics covered

  • suffering
  • God's kindness
  • long sorrows
  • Christian faith
  • pain

Keywords

  • suffering
  • kindness
  • Christianity
  • pain
  • long sorrows

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