Divine providence in the free and responsible choices and actions of human agents

Scripture testifies remarkably to God’s providential workings in the events of the natural world, in the actions and events of kingdoms and nations, and in a manner that includes all that happens in life. We’ll consider biblical teaching on God’s providential workings more specifically in the good that happens in life as well as in what is bad. We may or may not be able to understand just how God works in both realms, but Scripture is clear in indicating that he does. So, while God is good and good alone, he exerts his control over both the good and bad of life.

How do God’s providential purposes and workings relate to human suffering?