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God is extremely patient. He is more patient than anyone on this earth. But his patience will not last forever. It would not be wise to see how long his patience lasts.
2 Kings 13:20-25
God's patience flows outward from His mercy. Thus, because is merciful, He tempers His wrath with restraint so that many will come to repentance. The Lord is patient because He is powerful; it is only the weak who cannot control themselves and allow their rage to boil over.
Scripture: Romans 15 and others
The Patience of God and the Righteousness of Noah (Genesis 6:1-9)
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Community Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Patience of God Subtitle: Special Messages Speaker: Alex Philippi Broadcaster: Grace Community Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/16/2024 Bible: 2 Kings 1:1-18 Length: 47 min.
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When someone upsets you, do you find yourself quickly becoming angry? There is a time and place for anger – even Jesus got angry so we know that in itself, anger is not a sin. It can lead to sin, though. You can ask God to make you more like Him – to give you patience in place of a quick temper. Patience is not easy, but it's a skill you can develop with practice, and with God's help. It's easier to be patient with others when you pause and remember how patient God has been with you. Think about all the times God has forgiven you, helped you, guided you. He hasn't forced you to live up to His expectations all at once. He leads you along step by step. Next time you find yourself getting angry, pause and ask God to give you patience and His heart of compassion for the person with whom you're angry. “The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.” Psalm 103:8 radio.hopewithgod.com
The Patience of God. 2 Peter 3:8-13. Lead Pastor Michael Clary
“Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your offspring will be sojourners in a land that is not theirs and will be servants there, and they will be afflicted for four hundred years. But I will bring judgment on the nation that they serve, and afterward they shall come out with great possessions” (Gen 15: 13 – 14).400 years is a long time. I have problems waiting 20 minutes for an overdue doctor's appointment but 400 years! God waited that long for His purposes to be completed. Why would God allow His people to be servants (enslaved and oppressed as the CSB puts it) for so many years?The writer of Genesis tells us a little more in the next couple of verses: “As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age. And they shall come back here in the fourth generation, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete” (v 15 – 16).God was not in a rush for the descendants of Abraham (then, Abram) to enter their Promised Land because “the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete”. Basically, Abram, your kids and grandkids and great grandkids etc are going have to wait because the Amorites haven't finished sinning yet! Why would God be content with such a slow-moving timetable?And what have the Amorites got to do with anything?The Exodus narrative is a key theme of the Bible. The story of Moses leading God's people out of enslavement (when the 400 years was eventually up), is told and re-told many times throughout the Scriptures. The Lord often referred to himself as “…the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that you should not be their slaves (Lev 26: 13).Centuries later, the prophet Jeremiah reminded God's people of that truth (in 7: 21) as did Hosea: “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son” (Hos 11: 1).When Matthew describes the Christmas narrative of Joseph, Mary and their newborn, Jesus, fleeing to Egypt to escape the clutches of a jealous king Herod, and their eventual return to Israel, the same Hosea reference to the Exodus story is quoted, suggesting Jesus as a fulfillment to it. A grown-up Jesus miraculously met with Moses on the Mount of transfiguration and our Lord eventually became the Passover lamb. The meal before the Exodus evolved into a meal of bread and wine signifying for all time Christ's death for our sins on the cross. God seemed shockingly patient with the Amorites as they continued to sin before Him for hundreds of years, whilst His people quietly formed themselves into a nation, waiting for his salvation. Time ambled on through centuries and millennia, occasionally marking an instant of God's presence or intervention (e.g. Esther being raised to Queen “at such a time as this” to save God's people from annihilation), God patience always waiting for the perfect moment for the next step of His plan: “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly” (Rom 5: 6)God is infinitely patient because He knows His timing of all things. He sees all the circumstances, knows when the variables will fall into place, and like Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings, “…is never late, nor is he early, (but) he arrives precisely when he means to”.
QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“PATIENCE and I have traveled hand in handSo many days that I have grown to traceThe lines of sad, sweet beauty in her face,And all its veiled depths to understand. Not beautiful is she to eyes profane;Silent and unrevealed her holy charms;But, like a mother's, her serene, strong armsUphold my footsteps on the path of pain. I long to cry, – her soft voice whispers, ‘Nay!'I seek to fly, but she restrains my feet;In wisdom stern, yet in compassion sweet,She guides my helpless wanderings, day by day. O my Beloved, life's golden visions fade,And one by one life's phantom joys depart;They leave a sudden darkness in the heart,And patience fills their empty place instead.”~Edith Wharton (1862-1937), first woman to win Pulitzer Prize “The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.”~Elie Wiesel (1928-2016), Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate “What I long for is a love big enough to be disturbed by what people are doing, and strong enough and patient enough to carry them to the place where Christ wants them to be!”~C. John Miller (1928-1996), Pastor and MissionarySERMON PASSAGE2 Peter 3:8-15 (ESV) 8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. 11 Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, 12 waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn! 13 But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. 14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. 15 And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him…
Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touch Ministries
Dr. Stanley teaches that God is not long-suffering because He sees goodness in us but because He wants to see us saved.
Dr. Stanley teaches that God is not long-suffering because He sees goodness in us but because He wants to see us saved.
Dr. Stanley teaches that God is not long-suffering because He sees goodness in us but because He wants to see us saved.
In this episode, Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar dive into understanding God's patience. Man's capacity to grasp the fullness of God's patience remains limited, especially when contemplating our sins in the context of a holy God. The guys discuss the Book of Judges and how it illustrates God's enduring patience, despite the people doing what pleased themselves.God's patience is boundless, contrasting sharply with human limitations. Attempting to compare His attributes, such as patience, kindness, and love, to our personal experiences with the same attributes proves challenging. The guys discuss the Exodus narrative, and how God's patience is evident when the Israelites turn to false idols, yet He refrains from immediate destruction. In this passage is an example of how believers often take God's patience for granted, mirroring the Israelites' behavior. Gratitude should motivate Christians to emulate God's patience, adopting a slow-to-anger attitude and extending grace to others. Trials serve as building blocks for patience, a theme emphasized in James 5, where God's honor is associated with patience.God's patience extends to the refinement of believers. Love, grace, and patience are interconnected, fostering spiritual growth. Reflecting on past wrongs helps believers exercise patience when faced with transgressions from others. Even toward enemies, God demonstrates patience, delaying wrath for the sake of salvation.The ultimate manifestation of patience is seen in Jesus' death. Instead of summoning angels for protection, He patiently endured until death, underscoring the importance of maintaining focus on the Lord. Praying for patience invites opportunities to practice it, often through life's inconveniences. When dealing with unbelievers, Christians are encouraged to be patient, considering the diverse backgrounds from which individuals come. The guys talk about the life of Paul and how it serves as a compelling example of patience, tied to the remembrance of the pre-Christian state.Impatience is labeled as sin, representing a departure from God's love and gentleness. Remembering the grace received from Christ helps temper our impatience. While not every offense requires confrontation, speaking the truth in love remains an essential aspect of Christian interactions. Essentially, God's patience serves as a model for believers, shaping their daily interactions and responses to various circumstances.Where the hosts introduce the podcast giveaway with instructions where and how to participate. Thanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro
17th March 2024
Jim Nill is the general manager of the Dallas Stars. In 2023, he was awarded the NHL's Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award after Dallas posted 108 points and 47 wins, their highest total in seven years. Before going into the front office, Nill was a player, selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 1978 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut in 1981 and played a total of 10 seasons with the Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings. Today on the podcast, we talk to Jim Nill about saying yes to Jesus in his 40s, the importance of being patient, living out his life as a believer, and his experience at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click here to learn how you can commit your life to Him.
God has been so patient with His children. As we grow in the family likeness, we learn by the Spirit to mimic our heavenly Father. Today, Sinclair Ferguson observes how we develop patience that reflects the character of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-patience-of-god-and-of-his-children A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
2 Peter 3:3-18 When have you experienced a delay to be a good thing? God Is Patient What is God's patience? Toward You Who benefits from God's patience? That All Should Reach Repentance How can we benefit from God's patience?
In this episode we are presenting Jeremiah 15, where we see that confession is the right prayer, God's name is the right motivation, and knowing only God can withhold judgement, is having the right hope. All those items are correct and accurate; however, it has just become too late. God bless you today and I encourage you to spend time in God's Word https://www.instagram.com/biblicaltapestry/https://www.facebook.com/HyperNike12
As we dive into a new teaching series through the books of Ezra and Haggai, Pastor Brent begins with a big picture overview of the story of the Old Testament. Through thousands of years of history, God remained remarkably patient and kind--and that's still who He is today.
2 Kings
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2 Kings
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Isaiah is a challenging book to study and even more challenging to understand. Many people avoid it because of its length, its prophetic language or its difficulty to understand without historical knowledge. These are certainly challenges, but Isaiah is too important a book NOT to read. Yes, it can be challenging, long and difficult to grasp in context, but this study will take you through that and help guide you on your way to becoming familiar with some of the most important prophecies in the Bible. This study will cover the first half of Isaiah. Because there is no cohesive narrative within Isaiah; it is a collection of prophetic words to various nations at different times; we are breaking it up in half to make it easier to digest. In this study, we will look at Isaiah chapters 1-33. From this study, you will gain the necessary historical background, insights into what has been fulfilled and what has not and all that you need to keep reading and know God's Word through the Prophet Isaiah. -----------LINKS----------Support 10WB on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/10weekbibleThe 10 Week Bible - http://www.10WeekBible.comTwitter: @DarrenHibbs - https://twitter.com/DarrenHibbsSign up for my newsletter - http://www.darrenhibbs.comGet a copy of the 10 Week Bible Study today - https://www.amazon.com/Darren-Hibbs/e/B00B4I47CE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=darrenhcom0a-20&linkId=401f3d79974c70929517936977e32df9My other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUU0XHSHuhSyN8qk-7efYgSupport the show
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Sermon by Pastor Ryan Strebeck with Scripture Reading by Gay Nell Cherry; July 23, 2023, First Methodist Church - Sweetwater, TX; ‘The Patience of God and Our Relationship to Evil'; Text: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43; You are always invited and welcome to join us for Worship Services at 309 Cedar Street in Sweetwater, Texas. Also find us online at:Email - info@fumcsweetwater.orgWebsite - http://fumcsweetwater.org YouTube - http://bit.ly/fumclivestreamFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/fumcsw Twitter - https://twitter.com/fumcsweetwater( Music provided by spinningmerkaba, Sun Says Yes, under Creative Commons license - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode )
As we wrapped up Revelation, we take a brief look at the topic of patience in an increasingly busier world.
[1 Peter 3:19-20] Whatever you think about sin, it's clear that sin is man's fault and it grieves and provokes God. The world is full of wickedness and continual evil thoughts; narrow is the path and few who find it, just like the few that the Lord saved on the ark with Noah according to His favor.
Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann The Patience of God, Part 2 Series: Acts 13 Scripture: Acts 13:13-23 Episode: 999
Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann The Patience of God, Part 1 Series: Acts 13 Scripture: Acts 13:13-23 Episode: 998
Guest speaker, Rev. Bob Overton of Faith Assembly of God in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, shares an encouraging message on the patience of our God.
Airing date: May 02 In 2 Peter 3:1-18, Are we living in the last days? If the early Christians expected Jesus to return in their time, why is it that He still hasn't returned yet? In this section, Peter addresses these very relevant questions and instructs us about how to live as we await the fulfillment of God's promises. From our series: 2 Peter: Pilgrim's Progress
Airing date: May 01 In 2 Peter 3:1-18, Are we living in the last days? If the early Christians expected Jesus to return in their time, why is it that He still hasn't returned yet? In this section, Peter addresses these very relevant questions and instructs us about how to live as we await the fulfillment of God's promises. From our series: 2 Peter: Pilgrim's Progress
Romans 2:5 But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, We see from this verse why a person takes lightly the riches of the kindness, tolerance, and patience of God. They are stubborn or hard hearted. Furthermore, they are unrepentant regarding their behavior. Someone who is hard-hearted and unrepentant is someone who will not be able to love. Jesus was visiting a Pharisee's home when “a woman who was a sinner” came and washed Jesus' feet with her tears. Simon, the Pharisee, was offended and judgmental of the woman and of Jesus' kindness, tolerance, and patience toward her. Jesus commented then that her sins, which were many, had been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little. A hard-hearted, unrepentant person doesn't recognize his or her sins because they are justified by their depraved mind and futile reasonings. They don't see their need for forgiveness, so they are forgiven little, so to speak. The hard-heartedness makes loving others impossible, and as a result the wrath they deserve increases. There is a day coming when God's wrath and righteous judgment will be revealed. They should fear God, but don't. In contrast, someone who lives to love with Jesus is able to love because he or she has not treated sin lightly. Their hearts have been softened by the realization that they deserve God's judgment and wrath. They have seen themselves as great sinners and have thrown themselves on the mercy of God. In Christ, like the woman who was a sinner, they have found forgiveness for their many sins. What great appreciation they have for God's kindness, tolerance, and patience! The result of receiving much love from God is that they love much. They are kind, tolerant, and patient with others for His name sake. I hope I have just described you! Today, you'll probably have many opportunities to be kind, tolerant, and patient with other sinners, who like you, need forgiveness and love. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com
Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comThe Patience of God (Matthew 23:34-39)If I were to ask you to list some of the characteristics of God, the attributes of God, what would you say. I suspect that most people might start the list with things like God is holy, or God is loving, or God is just, or God is merciful, and indeed all of those are correct and are in fact, they are direct quotes from scripture. But there are some other attributes that don't get as much attention for example the scriptures also teaches that God of all things is patient. Who thought of that one, and what does that mean for us? Well today I want us to look at a passage that although it doesn't mention the word patience it still illustrates the fact that God is indeed patient, immeasurably patient.There are also some other things illustrated in this passage about God, more than just his patience, and all these things I believe we will discover are extremely important to us as individuals. As a matter of fact, some of the principles in this passage could affect that decisions that you make even today and certainly ought to affect decisions you make throughout your life in the future. Therefore, indeed, I send you prophets, wise men, and scribes: some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city, and upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Assuredly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation. “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! See! Your house is left to you desolate; for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' ” (Matthew 23: 34-39)The main subject of this passage of scripture is actually the judgment of God. In the opening verses it talks about the fact that God has been patient in performing that judgement but then the Lord talks about the reason for the judgment, and he concludes with talking about the time of the judgment.In the opening verse, it's important that you notice that he says you will kill he's not talking about at this point messengers that were sent to Israel in the Old Testament he's talking about the messengers God's is going to send from this point forward. He says that he's going to send prophets, wise men, and scribes but what they are going to do is they're going to kill and crucify them, some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute them from city to city. What Jesus is predicting here was what many say was in part, fulfilled in the book of Acts, for there we see several were killed and martyred. In the book of acts and were given their stories, Stephen was the first to be martyred and others follow. Also, in the book of James, he also mentions persecution and certainly the Apostle Paul was persecuted as well as others with him. It mentions that some will even beHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comMy Amazon Author Pageamazon.com/author/jeremymccandlessJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonThe LIFE Podcast - The Bible Project | Facebooklinkedin.com/in/jeremy-mccandless-68353b16
In a fast-moving world where everybody is busy, patience often gets lost in the shuffle. Today, Pastor John looks at Nehemiah 9:17-18 to discuss the perfect patience of our God – and how it is often misunderstood.
God has been so patient with His children. As we grow in the family likeness, we learn by the Spirit to mimic our heavenly Father. Today, Sinclair Ferguson observes how we develop patience that reflects the character of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-patience-of-god-and-of-his-children
Gretchen Ronnevik is the author of Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted and co-host of the podcast, Freely Given. She joins Kelsi to talk about research for her new book on the patience of God. Gretchen talks about God's steadfastness amplifies his grace and goodness, and makes it possible for us to ask tough - even wrong - questions. Show notes: Gretchen's book: Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted Gretchen's podcast: Freely Given Unveiling Mercy by Chad Bird To learn more about 1517 Podcasts, go to 1517.org/podcasts
In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Peter 3:9, David Platt reminds us of the unique patience and love that God has for his children.