Jesus example | Cultivating patience | Bible examples | Potpourri | Jehovah’s patience |
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What is 1914
Jesus patiently waited at God’s right hand until this time when his enemies were placed as a stool for his feet
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What is preaching the good news of God’s Kingdom
We imitate Jehovah’s patience, keeping busy in this work will give us satisfaction now and help us endure
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Who are the angels
Though these ones are intensely interested in knowing God’s sacred secrets, they are not privy to all of them. They patiently wait until God’s due time for his “diversified wisdom” to “be made known through the congregation” (Eph. 3:10, 11)
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Who is the one who has endured to the end
According to Mat 24:13, only these ones will be saved
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What is love
Jehovah’s patience is an expression of this quality
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What is passively waiting
Before Jesus came to earth, he was occupied with the work that his Father assigned him, he was not ______ waiting
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What is everlasting
One way to develop patience is by considering how we should view the world and our personal circumstances. The things that are seen now and this present wicked system is temporary, whereas the things that are unseen and God’s solution is _______
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Who is Abraham
This man was greatly rewarded for his faith and patience. His descendants became a mighty nation, and all nations of the earth can bless themselves by means of his seed.
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What is so that more people can have everlasting life (does not desire anyone to be destroyed)
According to 2 Peter 3:9, one reason Jehovah has waited patiently to fulfill his promises
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What is justice
Jehovah’s patience is compatible with this quality (Deut. 32:4)
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What is God’s will
While on earth, even though it meant suffering agonizing pain, Jesus patiently submitted to ________
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What is faith
There is a direct link between patience and this quality, which if strong will help us to patiently wait for the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promises
Hint: Heb. 6:12 |
Who is Jeremiah
When this prophet focused on the ridicule of the people, he lost his joy. But when he focused on the beauty and importance of his message, his joy was rekindled. Jehovah was with him “like a terrible mighty one”
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What is a farmer
To encourage Christians to be patient, James offered an illustration at James 5:7, 8. This person patiently waits for the harvest, trusting that he will reap in due time
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Who are the Israelites
This nation over and over again tried Jehovah’s patience. Despite this, He patiently kept them as his chosen people for over 1500 years
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What is Satan’s rebellion
When this happened, Jehovah decided that his only begotten Son would come to earth as the Messiah. This meant patiently waiting for thousands of years til the time had come
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What is prayer
Earnestly ask Jehovah in _____ to fortify your patience by the means of his holy spirit
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Who is Isaiah
This prophet of patiently declared Jehovah’s warning messages to an unresponsive people for more than 46 years
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What is pride
Impatience is rooted in this bad quality (Ecc. 7:8)
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What is time
The rebellion in Eden raised questions of universal importance. Jehovah has been patient, knowing that it would take _____ to answer those questions perfectly.
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What is waters of life
While waiting to bring an end to Satan’s system, Jesus keeps busy, patiently working with people and leading them to __________ (Rev. 7:17)
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What is learning Jehovah’s counsel
As we repeat the cycle of ___________, following it, and then reaping the benefits, our trust in Jehvovah will grow, and it will become easier to wait for the blessings we know will come.
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Who is King Saul
This man’s impatience compelled him to go up himself and offer up the burnt sacrifice instead of waiting for God’s prophet as directed. His impatience led to dishonor and to him loosing his kingdom.
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What is purpose
Patience is more than simply putting up with a trying situation. A person with godly patience endures with a ______. He sees beyond his own needs to the bigger picture.
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What is “very tender in affection and merciful”
Jehovah’s treatment towards those who patiently endure trials (James 5:10, 11)
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