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James 5:7- 8 Be be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until.

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1 James 5:7- 8 Be be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.

2 James 5:7- 8 Be be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.

3 James 5:7- 8 Be be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.

4 “ be patient ” What is patience ?

5 “patience” in James 1. Greek - HUPOMONE
literally, “a remaining under” patience, perseverance, endurance, steadfastness 2. Greek - MAKROTHUMIA literally, “long tempered” patience, longsuffering

6 The one who endures to the end will be saved.
Matthew 10:22

7 James’ 1st example: (vs. 7)
The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains.

8 James’ 2nd example: (vs. 10)
As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

9 James’ 3rd example: (vs. 11)
You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

10 Let us lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1

11 It is enough; now, O LORD, take my life.
Elijah It is enough; now, O LORD, take my life. 1 King 19:4

12 Jonah O LORD, please take my life from me, for death is better to me than life. Jonah 4:3

13 Jeremiah Cursed be the day when I was born Why did I ever come forth from the womb to look on trouble and sorrow ? Jeremiah 20:14,18

14 Moses Numbers 11:14 - 15 It is too burdensome for me . . .
If Thou art going to deal thus with me, please kill me at once do not let me see my wretchedness. Numbers 11:

15 Job Oh that my request might come to pass, and that God would grant my longing ! Would that God were willing to crush me; that He would loose His hand and cut me off ! Job 6:8- 9

16 Paul We do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life. 2 Corinthians 1:8

17 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2- 4

18 trials endurance mature complete endurance
and complete endurance

19 We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope. Romans 5:3 - 4

20 suffering endurance endurance character character hope

21 “strengthen your hearts”

22 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13

23 Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
Ephesians 6:10

24 With Christ’s strength we can endure :
persecution

25 With Christ’s strength we can endure :
adversity ~ misfortune

26 With Christ’s strength we can endure :
temptation

27 With Christ’s strength we can endure :
anxiety ~ worry

28 With Christ’s strength we can endure :
grief

29 With Christ’s strength we can endure :
discouragement ~ despondence


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