Bible Waiters
Who waited 25 years for God's promise of a son?
Who is Abraham?
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage...” is found in which psalm?
What is Psalm 27:14?
True or False:
Waiting on God means doing nothing.
What is False?
Luke 19:13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
What should believers keep at the center of their faith?
What is God’s Promises?
answers can vary...
Who prayed for a child and gave birth to Samuel?
Who is Hannah?
Samuel 1:10-11
11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
Who spent years in Egypt before rising to power in Pharaoh’s court?
Who is Joseph?
Finish this verse: “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their ______.”
What is Strength?
What fruit of the Spirit is developed during waiting seasons?
What is Patience?
What posture helps us “wait well”?
What is Trust / Surrender / Obedience
Who waited in the temple and recognized baby Jesus as the Messiah?
Who is Anna?
Luke 2:36-39
37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
Who waited in the ark for nearly a year before stepping out?
Who is Noah?
“Though it tarry, wait for it...” is found in which prophetic book?
What is Habakkuk?
Habakkuk 2:3
What term is often used to describe where you are while waiting for God to show up?
What is in the Wilderness ?
What is a good attitude to have while waiting on God?
What is Hope / Faith / Gratitude
Answers can vary...
Which women waited to have children?
Who are?
Sarah (Sarai) (Genesis 11:290
Rebekah (Genesis 25:210
Rachel (Genesis 30:1)
Hannah (I Samuel 1:1 – 2:2)
Samson’s mother known as Manoah’s wife. (Judges 13:2)
Who wandered for 40 years before entering the Promised Land?
Who are The Israelites?
In what book are we told, “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord”?
What is James?
James 5:7-12
8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
Name a Bible character who waited in prison before being promoted.
Who is Joseph?
What does “waiting well” NOT include?
What is Complaining / Doubting / Rushing ahead of God?
Which woman was healed after waiting 12 years?
Who is The woman with the issue of blood?
Luke 8:43-44
44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.
Who waited in Midian for 40 years before being called at the burning bush?
Who is Moses?
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says What about timing?
What is “To everything there is a season...”?
According to Isaiah 40:31, what do those who wait on the Lord do like eagles?
What is Mount up / Run / Walk and not faint
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
What does trusting God's timing require us to surrender?
What is Our control / Our timeline / Our will?
Which two sisters waited on Jesus when their brother died?
Who are Mary and Martha?