The book of James

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The book of James

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

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

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

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

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‘Whenever you see a therefore, you have to look what’s there for’.

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

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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.

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.

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.

Patience is knowing you're bored and doing nothing about it. Impatience is a virtue.

Impatience is in first, on top, at the front…

Proverbs 14:29

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

Proverbs 14:29

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

Proverbs 16:32Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

Proverbs 14:29

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

Proverbs 16:32Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Proverbs 14:29

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

Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Proverbs 16:32Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Proverbs 14:29

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

Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Colossians 3:12Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Proverbs 16:32Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

What’s stopping you doing it?

I would plant a tree

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.

I'd be staring out my window and praying.

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.

Be patient … the Lord is coming v 7a

Farmer example v 7b

Be patient …. The Lord’s coming is near v 8

Don’t grumble, brothers

Judge at the door

Prophets example Job example

The Lord is full of compassion and mercy

Don’t swear brothers

A Patient B Example

A’ Patient

C Right speaking

D God’s character

B’ Example B’ Example D’ God’s character

C’ Right speaking

Structure of these verses

Be patient … the Lord is coming v 7a

Farmer example v 7b

Be patient …. The Lord’s coming is near v 8

Don’t grumble, brothers

Judge at the door

Prophets example Job example

The Lord is full of compassion and mercy

Don’t swear brothers

A Patient B Example

A’ Patient

C Right speaking

D God’s character

B’ Example B’ Example D’ God’s character

C’ Right speaking

Structure of these verses

Be patient … the Lord is coming v 7a

Farmer example v 7b

Be patient …. The Lord’s coming is near v 8

Don’t grumble, brothers

Judge at the door

Prophets example Job example

The Lord is full of compassion and mercy

Don’t swear brothers

A Patient B Example

A’ Patient

C Right speaking

D God’s character

B’ Example B’ Example D’ God’s character

C’ Right speaking

Structure of these verses

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.

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

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.

MatureAuthentic

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.

MatureAuthentic

Faith = deeds

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.

MatureAuthentic

Faith = deedsSingle minded

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.

MatureAuthentic

Integrity

Faith = deedsSingle minded