Have you ever found yourself wondering what is going on in the world around you—astounded at the turmoil you see, confused at the chaos of the political and social landscape? Have you ever wondered, with Jeremiah, “Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive?” If you have, you are not alone. God’s people throughout the centuries have asked that very question, and the Bible provides hope as we ask it today.