Bible Text: Genesis chapter 3; Job | Preacher: Nancy Hawes, Teacher | This study introduces our topic of Suffering, looking into the reasons for suffering in the world. In Genesis 3 we see that the fall and curse is the first reason for suffering. In addition we see that there continues to be enmity between Satan and the human race and, as Job testifies to the fact, that Satan is often the author of much of the suffering around us. Thirdly, is the fact that the human race continues to exercise their free will to sin,often inflicting suffering on those within their sphere.