“Blessed Perseverance” James 5:7-11 Bible Study 11/25/18
-When you persevere because you know God is in control, you understand His purposes better and deepen your dependence upon Him.
I. Heed the commands. (7-8)
• the repeated command: Be patient.
• the waiting farmer
• avoidance of grumbling
• the waiting farmer
• avoidance of grumbling
II. Follow the example. (9-11a)
• Evaluate affliction biblically
• The Lord honors endurance
• The Lord honors endurance
II. Gain Greater Insight (11b)
• example of Job
• “Afflictions ought ever to be estimated by their end.” (Calvin)
• “Afflictions ought ever to be estimated by their end.” (Calvin)
IV. Focus on God’s Character (11c)
• Does God really care?
• Celebrate the Father’s largeness of heart.
• Celebrate the Father’s largeness of heart.