2. Our Text
7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until
the coming of the Lord. See how the
farmer waits for the precious fruit of
the earth, being patient about it, until
James 5:7–11 (ESV) 2
3. Our Text
it receives the early and the late rains.
8 You also, be patient. Establish your
hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at
hand. 9 Do not grumble against one
James 5:7–11 (ESV) 3
4. Our Text
another, brothers, so that you may not
be judged; behold, the Judge is
standing at the door. 10 As an example
take the prophets who spoke in the
James 5:7–11 (ESV) 4
5. Our Text
name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we
consider those blessed who remained
steadfast. You have heard of the
steadfastness of Job, and you have
James 5:7–11 (ESV) 5
6. Our Text
seen the purpose of the Lord, how the
of suffering and patience, brothers,
Lord is compassionate and merciful.
James 5:7–11 (ESV) 6
11. 11
Being slow to anger, hope, to bring
forth through labor
Hebrew
12. Good Scripture Example (OT)
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently
for him; fret not yourself over the one who
prospers in his way, over the man who
carries out evil devices!
Psalm 37:7 12
13. Good Scripture Example (NT)
I know your works, your love and
faith and service and patient
endurance, and that your latter
works exceed the first.
Revelation 2:19 13
14. Good Roll Models
As an example of suffering and
patience, brothers, take the prophets
who spoke in the name of the Lord.
James 5:10 14
19. Job
You have heard of the steadfastness of
Job, and you have seen the purpose of
the Lord, how the Lord is
compassionate and merciful.
James 5:11 19
20. Meet the man
There was a man in the land of Uz whose
name was Job, and that man was
blameless and upright, one who feared
God and turned away from evil.
Job 1:1 20
22. Satan
Job 1:6–12 (ESV)
6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the
LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7 The LORD said to Satan, “From where have you
come?” Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from
walking up and down on it.” 8 And the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my
servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who
fears God and turns away from evil?” 9 Then Satan answered the LORD and said, “Does Job
fear God for no reason? 10 Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all
that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions
have increased in the land. 11 But stretch out your hand and touch all that he has, and he
will curse you to your face.” 12 And the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in
your hand. Only against him do not stretch out your hand.” So Satan went out from the
presence of the LORD.
22
23. Job’s reaction
Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
and naked shall I return. The LORD gave,
and the LORD has taken away; blessed be
the name of the LORD.
Job 1:20–22 23
24. Part 2
Job 2:1–7 (ESV)
1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present
themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them to
present himself before the LORD. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, “From
where have you come?” Satan answered the LORD and said, “From
going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.” 3
And the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that
there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who
fears God and turns away from evil? He still holds fast his integrity,
although you incited me against him to destroy him without reason.” 4
Then Satan answered the LORD and said, “Skin for skin! All that a man
has he will give for his life. 5 But stretch out your hand and touch his
bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face.” 6 And the LORD
said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your hand; only spare his life.” 7 So
Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and struck Job with
loathsome sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.
24
25. His action
You speak as one of the foolish
women would speak. Shall we receive
good from God, and shall we not
receive evil?
Job 2:10 25
26. Three Friends show up
Sat in silence with him
Job you must have sinned
Repent
26
27. Job finally explodes!
In exasperation, bitter at the injustice of his suffering and the
reproaches of his friends, and because he had no man to
mediate between him and God, Job gave vent to his complaint in
a discourse addressed to God himself. He was weary of life, and
was going to say exactly how he felt without mincing his words.
He pleaded with God not to condemn him, but to show what He
had against him. When we know right from wrong it is fair
enough to be condemned for doing wrong; but if we are
unaware of having done wrong it is reasonable to enquire the
reason for the punishment.
27
28. God Appears
Job 38:1–4 (ESV)
1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the
whirlwind and said: 2 “Who is this that darkens
counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Dress for
action like a man; I will question you, and you
make it known to me. 4 “Where were you when I
laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you
have understanding.
28
29. Job replies
Behold, I am of small account; what shall I
answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth. I
have spoken once, and I will not answer;
twice, but I will proceed no further.”
Job 40:4–5 29
30. Special
Thing
About
Patience
Behold, we consider those blessed who
remained steadfast. You have heard of the
steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the
purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is
compassionate and merciful.
James 5:11 30
31. The Purpose of the Lord
And we know that for those who
love God all things work together
for good, for those who are called
according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 31
32. The purpose of His purpose
Conformed to Christ’s image
Become sons of God
Called for His use
Glorified
32
33. Don’t Work Against Patience
Do not grumble against one
another, brothers, so that you may
not be judged; behold, the Judge is
standing at the door.
James 5:9 33
34. Grumbling
Enemy of patience
Displays the heart’s condition
Brings us under God’s Judgement
A problem for the Children of Israel in wilderness
34
37. Back to the beginning
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until
the coming of the Lord. See how the
farmer waits for the precious fruit of
James 5:7 37
38. Back to the beginning
the earth, being patient about it, until
it receives the early and the late rains.
James 5:7 38
40. Be a Farmer
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
Galatians 5:22–23 40
41. Our Take-Away
1. You must decide to be patient.
2. You must choose to be patient.
3. You must practice being patient.
4. Choose the short-cut.
41
7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until
it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one
another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. 10 As an example take the prophets who spoke in the
name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have
seen the purpose of the Lord, how the of suffering and patience, brothers, Lord is compassionate and merciful.
If you pray for patience, you’ll get trials
How do you define it?
Being able to tolerate delays, problems or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
To demonstrate patience despite difficulties
Being slow to anger, hope, to bring forth through labor
Psalm 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!
Revelation 2:19 I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first.
Not just an attitude or way of thinking but a way of being and action.
James 5:10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Isaiah was sawed it two
Jeremiah was kidnapped and stoned in Egypt
Ezekiel killed by Jewish elders in exile
Daniel was made a eunuch
John the Baptist was beheaded
10/12 Natural
2 Executed
Swallowed whole
Tortured
Married a prostitute
Hebrews 11:35–38 Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated— 38 of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,
11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. Suffering is promised. Our attitude is optional
James 5:11 You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.
7,000 sheep
3,000 camels
1,000 oxen
500 female donkeys
Many servants
10 children
Sacrificed for kids, gave to the poor, worked for justice
Job 1:6–12 (ESV)
6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them. 7 The Lord said to Satan, “From where have you come?” Satan answered the Lord and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.” 8 And the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil?” 9 Then Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for no reason? 10 Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 But stretch out your hand and touch all that he has, and he will curse you to your face.” 12 And the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your hand. Only against him do not stretch out your hand.” So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.
Job 1:20–22 Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”
22 In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.
Job 2:1–7 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them to present himself before the LORD. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, “From where have you come?” Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.” 3 And the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil? He still holds fast his integrity, although you incited me against him to destroy him without reason.” 4 Then Satan answered the LORD and said, “Skin for skin! All that a man has he will give for his life. 5 But stretch out your hand and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face.” 6 And the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your hand; only spare his life.” 7 So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and struck Job with loathsome sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.
Job 2:10 But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?”
In all this Job did not sin with his lips.
Job 2:11 Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that had come upon him, they came each from his own place, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They made an appointment together to come to show him sympathy and comfort him.
Sat in silence with him
Job you must have sinned
Repent
In exasperation, bitter at the injustice of his suffering and the reproaches of his friends, and because he had no man to mediate between him and God, Job gave vent to his complaint in a discourse addressed to God himself. He was weary of life, and was going to say exactly how he felt without mincing his words.
He pleaded with God not to condemn him, but to show what He had against him. When we know right from wrong it is fair enough to be condemned for doing wrong; but if we are unaware of having done wrong it is reasonable to enquire the reason for the punishment.
Job 38:1–4 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: 2 “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me. 4 “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Sets him straight
Job 40:4–5 (ESV)
4 “Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth. 5 I have spoken once, and I will not answer; twice, but I will proceed no further.”
Job 42:2–6 (ESV)
2 “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. 3 ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. 4 ‘Hear, and I will speak; I will question you, and you make it known to me.’ 5 I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; 6 therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”
Job 42:2–6 (ESV)
2 “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. 3 ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. 4 ‘Hear, and I will speak; I will question you, and you make it known to me.’ 5 I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; 6 therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”
James 5:11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
What is that?
Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Conformed to Christ’s image
Become sons of God
Called for His use
Glorified
Our patience and God’s work bring these about
James 5:9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.
Enemy of patience
Displays the heart’s condition
Brings us under God’s Judgement
A problem for the Children of Israel in wilderness
James 5:8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Command- be patient
Activity- Establish you heart. Strengthento cause someone to become stronger in the sense of more firm and unchanging in attitude or belief
Event- Jesus is coming!
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of
the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.
Farmer
Early Rain- Oct-Nov needed for the seeds to sprout
Latter Rain- April-May needed for crops to mature
Galatians 5:22–23…But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control
Galatians 5:25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
You must decide to be patient.
You must choose to be patient.
You must practice being patient.
Choose the short-cut.
