People of Faith Embrace Patience
Big Truth:
People of Faith Embrace Patience
Galatians 5:23; Romans 12:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Romans 2:6-7
Bible Verse:
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.
James 5:7
Big Ideas:
- Patience is built by setting our hearts on the hope of Jesus’ coming.
- Patience is built by rejecting grumbling and ingratitude.
- Patience is built through steadfastness in hardship.
Bible Passage:
James 5:7-12Influence:
FOCUS: Living for Jesus
SERIES: James
This series walks through the book of James, looking at what faith is and how faith is lived out and expressed through the life of a Jesus follower that is distinct from the world.
Every student should know:
- God is a God of compassion and mercy.
- We are prone to self-deception.
- If our faith does not have works, it is dead.
Every student should strive to:
- Read the entire book of James.
- Memorize the Bible verse each week.
- Reject and repent of faith without works.
Every student should feel:
- Joy, even in trials, because of God’s goodness.
- Thankful for every good and perfect gift from the Father.
- Responsible to use their influence for Jesus alone.
Every student should want:
- To grow in their understanding of biblical faith.
- To practice religion based on what Scripture says, not the world, culture, or our feelings.
- To know and generously show mercy.
