Slides for a short talk on James 5:7-12 Be patient

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The book
of James

2. The book
of James

3. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming.

4. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming.

5. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming.
therefore

6. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming.
therefore
‘Whenever you see a therefore,
you have to look what’s there for’.

7. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming.
therefore
‘Whenever you see a therefore,
you have to look what’s there for’.
The rich oppressors:
injustice and greed
5:1-6

8. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how
the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how
patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be
patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9
Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be
judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
10 Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of
suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the
Lord. 11 As you know, we consider blessed those who have
persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have
seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of
compassion and mercy.
12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or
by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your
"No," no, or you will be condemned.

9. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming.
See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its
valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn
and spring rains.
8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's
coming is near.

10. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming.
See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its
valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn
and spring rains.
8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's
coming is near.

12. Patience is knowing you're bored and
doing nothing about it. Impatience is a
virtue.
Impatience is in first, on top, at the front…

14. Proverbs 14:29
29A patient man has great
understanding,
but a quick-tempered
man displays folly.

15. Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 14:29 Better a patient man
than a warrior, a man
29A patient man has great who controls his
understanding, temper than one who
but a quick-tempered takes a city.
man displays folly.

16. Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 14:29 Better a patient man
than a warrior, a man
29A patient man has great who controls his
understanding, temper than one who
but a quick-tempered takes a city.
man displays folly.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient, love
is kind. It does not
envy, it does not
boast, it is not proud.

17. Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 14:29 Better a patient man
than a warrior, a man
29A patient man has great who controls his
understanding, temper than one who
but a quick-tempered takes a city.
man displays folly.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient, love
Galatians 5:22 is kind. It does not
But the fruit of the envy, it does not
Spirit is love, joy, boast, it is not proud.
peace, patience,
kindness,
goodness,
faithfulness,

18. Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 14:29 Better a patient man
than a warrior, a man
29A patient man has great who controls his
understanding, temper than one who
but a quick-tempered takes a city.
man displays folly.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient, love
Galatians 5:22 is kind. It does not
But the fruit of the envy, it does not
Spirit is love, joy, Colossians 3:12 boast, it is not proud.
peace, patience, Therefore, as God's
kindness, chosen people, holy
goodness, and dearly loved,
faithfulness, clothe yourselves
with compassion,
kindness, humility,
gentleness and
patience.

19. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until
the Lord's coming.
See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its
valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn
and spring rains.
8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because
the Lord's coming is near.

20. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until
the Lord's coming.
See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its
valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn
and spring rains.
8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because
the Lord's coming is near.

21. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until
the Lord's coming.
See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its
valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn
and spring rains.
8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because
the Lord's coming is near.

23. What would you do if you knew
Jesus was coming tonight?

24. What would you do if you knew
Jesus was coming tonight?
What’s stopping you doing it?

26. I would plant
a tree

27. I'd let everything else go and make sure I was "prayed
up." Then, I'd call my family and friends and tell them
the urgency of accepting Jesus as saviour.
Not Applicable.
He's not coming, he never came, and he never will
come.
Cancel my party room reservation for December 21,
2012.
Better get on with those dishes.
Nothing. I try to be ready whenever He comes.
I would not go to sleep tonight.........I would stay
awake.........and sing Holy, Holy, Holy, Come Oh Lord.

28. Would fix the hair, cosmetics, possible shower. Pack
all the bare necessities
Get my ghostbusting equipment.
Party Time with some good lookin' ladies! May as well
go out with a smile on my face!
Put all my online sales accounts on vacation, make
sure my husband knows where our wills are, and write
goodbye notes for my kids.
I would quickly go back into my bank account online
and cancel all of the bill payments I just made.

29. Structure of these verses
Be patient … the Lord is coming v 7a A Patient
Farmer example v 7b B Example
Be patient …. The Lord’s coming is near v 8 A’ Patient
Don’t grumble, brothers C Right speaking
Judge at the door D God’s character
Prophets example B’ Example
Job example B’ Example
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy D’ God’s character
Don’t swear brothers C’ Right speaking

30. Structure of these verses
Be patient … the Lord is coming v 7a A Patient
Farmer example v 7b B Example
Be patient …. The Lord’s coming is near v 8 A’ Patient
Don’t grumble, brothers C Right speaking
Judge at the door D God’s character
Prophets example B’ Example
Job example B’ Example
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy D’ God’s character
Don’t swear brothers C’ Right speaking

31. Structure of these verses
Be patient … the Lord is coming v 7a A Patient
Farmer example v 7b B Example
Be patient …. The Lord’s coming is near v 8 A’ Patient
Don’t grumble, brothers C Right speaking
Judge at the door D God’s character
Prophets example B’ Example
Job example B’ Example
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy D’ God’s character
Don’t swear brothers C’ Right speaking

38. 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not
by heaven or by earth or by anything else.
Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or
you will be condemned.

39. 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not
by heaven or by earth or by anything else.
Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or
you will be condemned.
Mature

40. 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not
by heaven or by earth or by anything else.
Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or
you will be condemned.
Authentic
Mature

41. 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not
by heaven or by earth or by anything else.
Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or
you will be condemned.
Authentic
Mature
Faith = deeds

42. 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not
by heaven or by earth or by anything else.
Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or
you will be condemned.
Authentic
Mature
Faith = deeds
Single minded

43. 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not
by heaven or by earth or by anything else.
Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or
you will be condemned.
Authentic
Mature
Integrity
Faith = deeds
Single minded