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Humans live by experiencing various types of sufferings. For this reason, it is evident that one of the topics of great interest in congregations is the question of suffering. The study aims to classify and examine the various types of suffering in order to effectively preaching on suffering, and to present a homiletical theodicy by discerning, and synthesizing the arguments of each theodicy. The detailed contents of this study are mainly composed of three parts. First, this paper will classify and examine the various types of suffering first according to the causes, scope, and theological purpose. One of the important things for preachers who preach on suffering is to understand it properly. This study will provide assistance to preachers so that they may preach on suffering in an effective manner by providing categorization of suffering. Second, this paper will examine various theodicies regarding suffering. Philosophers and religious intellectuals have proposed different answers to the issue of suffering. In this study, the writer will briefly review the arguments of these different theodicies and discuss how to effectively preach the theological positions of each theodicy in the sermon. Third, this paper will present a homiletical theodicy and explain it in detail. In particular, the writer will present a homiletical theodicy based on the basic elements of the meta-narrative, and the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Homiletical theodicy based on this meta-narrative can provide the audience with Christian perspectives on suffering. This homiletical theodicy might also provide preachers with insight as to what should be considered when preaching on suffering.