A Patient Faith (James 5:7-11) - a podcast by Grace Community Church (Newton, KS)

What’s True? What do I see in the Bible?

Patience in the Midst of Difficulties

1. Our Foundation for Patience (James 5:7-8 / 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 5:14 / 1 Corinthians 13:4)

2. Our Alternatives to Patience (James 5:9 / Deuteronomy 11:13-17)

3. Our Examples of Patience (James 5:10 / Acts 7:52 / Hebrews 11:32-38)

4. God’s Purpose for Patience (James 5:11 / Job 1:21-22, 2:10, 42:10-17 / Matthew 5:12 / Hebrews 6:12-15 / Isaiah 40:30-31 / 1 Timothy 1:16 / 2 Peter 3:9)

What’s Real? What do I see in my life?

• How would you describe patience?

• Share a story of when somebody was outstandingly patient with you. How did that make you feel?

• What circumstances or personalities make it hard for you to be patient?

• What can you do in the “waiting room of life” to show your trust and hope in God?

What’s Next? Write a prayer and practical step in light of truth.

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