Patience of Jesus Christ

The patience of Jesus Christ in his earthly ministry

His patience with people

Luke 22:32–34 NET

but I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” But Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!”Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know me.”

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His patience with God’s timing of events

Jesus Christ’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his ministry and therefore he exercised great patience, being directed by the Father in the priorities and timing of his ministry.

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His patience in suffering

Matthew 26:39–42 NET

Going a little farther, he threw himself down with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if possible, let this cup pass from me! Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, “So, couldn’t you stay awake with me for one hour? Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will must be done.”

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Jesus Christ reflects God’s own patient character

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Jesus Christ’s patience brings about God’s salvation

1 Timothy 1:16 NET

But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

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Jesus Christ’s patience must be appropriated by his followers

In relation to people

Ephesians 4:2 NET

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

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In enduring life’s circumstances and sufferings

1 Peter 2:20–23 NET

For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God.For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps. He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth.When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

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In communicating the gospel

2 Timothy 4:2 NET

Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

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In living and waiting for the Lord’s coming

James 5:7–8 NET

So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains. You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord’s return is near.

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Examples of Jesus Christ’s patience found in his followers

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