Bible Patients
He waited 100 years from his calling to have his promised son, Isaac.
Who is Abraham?
Finish this verse: "Be still before the Lord and wait..."
"...patiently for Him." (Psalm 37:7)
You are stuck in a long line at the grocery store or church potluck. What is the best Christ-like reaction?
Take a deep breath, stay calm, and use the time to chat friendly or pray.
True or False: Patience means never feeling frustrated or upset.
False (Patience is controlling your reaction when you feel frustrated).
T/F: God always answers prayers immediately in the exact way we want.
False
This man lost his wealth, health, and family, but remained patient and faithful to God through his suffering.
Who is Job?
Isaiah 40:31 says that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength and soar like which bird?
An Eagle.
Someone cuts you off in traffic or cuts ahead of you in line. What is an impatient reaction vs. a patient reaction?
Impatient: Honking/yelling; Patient: Letting it go and wishing them safety.
What word starting with "L" is often used in the King James Version of the Bible for patience?
Longsuffering.
T/F: Noah took 120 years to build the Ark while warning people.
True.
He waited in prison after being falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife before becoming second-in-command of Egypt.
Who is Joseph?
In Galatians 5:22-23, patience is listed as part of what?
The Fruit of the Spirit.
You've been praying for something for months and feel like God isn't answering. What should you remember?
God's timing is always perfect, and His "wait" or "no" is for our good.
In 1 Corinthians 13:4, what is the very first quality listed describing love?
"Love is patient."
T/F: Being patient means you just sit around doing nothing.
False (Biblical patience is active trust and perseverance).
This king grew impatient waiting for Samuel and illegally offered a sacrifice himself.
Who is King Saul?
Complete Jesus’ parable: The father showed great patience while waiting for this rebellious child to return home.
The Prodigal Son.
Your sibling or friend keeps annoying you while you are trying to study or relax. How do you show patience?
Kindly ask for space or step away without losing your temper.
What is the opposite of patience?
Impatience / Rashness / Angering easily.
T/F: Jesus showed patience with His disciples even when they didn't understand His teachings.
True
He spent 40 years as a shepherd in Midian before God called him at the burning bush to lead Israel.
Who is Moses?
Which New Testament book specifically tells us to "be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming," comparing us to a farmer waiting for crops?
The Book of James (James 5:7).
You are working on a difficult project or skill and keep failing. How does patience help here?
It helps you keep trying and learning without giving up on yourself.
Name three other Fruits of the Spirit that help us practice patience.
Any three of: Love, Peace, Kindness, Self-control, Gentleness, Joy.
T/F: Patience is a gift we earn by our own effort alone, without God’s help.
False (It is produced by the Holy Spirit).