I. The Theme of Verses 7-11 -- Patience and Perseverance
A. Patience – used 4 times in verses 7-10 Hebrews 11:13-16 Rev. 6:9-11
B. Perseverance – used twice in verse 11 Endurance or steadfastness
The weakness of our flesh cannot prevail against the power of God." Robert Godfrey quoting from the canons of Dort. Sanctification.
Hebrews 12:1-4
II. Examples of Patience and Perseverance
A. The Farmer
B. The Prophets 1 Cor. 10:1-5, 6-12
v. 11a -- We count them blessed who remain steadfast Transitional verse – takes us from the prophets to Job. It also takes us back to James 1:12 James 1:12 takes us back to James 1:2 And that takes us back to 5:11 -- blessed
C. Job Job 1:20-22 Ezekiel 14:12-16
III. The Lord is Compassionate and Merciful – 11b
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
