God's Kingdom is full of opposites: the last shall be first and the first shall be last; the humble shall be exalted but the proud shall be humiliated. But one of the most intriguing paradoxes is the verse that says God's power is most evident when we are at our weakest. All followers of Christ will face seasons of suffering for one reason or another. If we're going to weather life's toughest storms, we must dig deep and discover some of the amazing truths only found in God's Word. 'The Youth Bible Study Guide: Tough Times' is one of a series of study guides for young people designed to be used alongside the 'Authentic Youth Bible, ERV'. It contains insights from a number of well-respected authors and has been compiled by Chip and Helen Kendall.