(Perseverence within the Body of Christ)

Outline—James 5:7–12

1. Be patient (v. 7)
2. Establish your heart (v. 8)
3. Do not complain (vv. 9–10)
4. Do not swear (v. 12)

Take Home Points

• What does “the Lord being at hand” mean to you today? Can you worship Him with a pure heart, or is there a sin that needs to be confessed?
• Are you harboring groaning grudges that you need to forsake?
• Is your word as important to you as God’s word?

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(The Second Coming of Christ)

Ref: James 5:7–8

Supporting scriptiures:

• Matthew Chapters 24 & 25
• 1 Thessalonians 2:19
• 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
• Acts 1:4–11
• 2 Thessalonians 2:1–3
• 1 Corinthians 10:11
• 1 Corinthians 16:22
• 1 Corinthians 15:50–58
• 1 Peter 4:7–10
• 2 Peter 3:1–9
• Romans 13:11–12

Take Home Points

• The return of the Lord is a large plan befitting the greatness of the divine plan. (Augustus Strong)
• Just as the Lord’s plan is large, so are the possibilities large, befitting the greatness of the plan.
• Though His return may be today or it might not, the Lord is right here.
• Nearness is not just a timed event, but it is a proximity of space.
• Do not lose heart in difficult circumstances, but be patient, steadfast, firm in face of doubt and distortion.

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Outline—James 5:1–6

1. Address (v. 1)
2. Description of wealth (vv. 2 & 3a)
3. Guilty verdict (vv. 3b–6)

Take Home Points

• Hoarded riches reap miserable dividends.
• Riches provide no relief in eternity.
• Unjust acts of the unsaved are not forgotten.
• Lack of judgment today does not mean there will be a lack of judgment tomorrow.
• Believers: Thank God that He is a forgiving, loving, gracious God—and whatever you have, you have received from the Lord. Use your money as a tool that honors God and does not take advantage of others.
• Time, talent, treasure—that’s what we’re responsible for. Remember you are His servant. And what’s required of a servant?—Be faithful.

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Outline

1. Moses’ Mom: Dedication Filled (Insightful)—Exodus 2:1–10, Hebrews 11:23, Acts 7:20
2. Samuel’s Mom: Prayer Filled (Jealousy and how to deal with it)—1 Samuel 1
3. Jesus’ Mom: Scripture Filled—Luke 1:46–55
4. Timothy’s Mom: Faith Filled—2 Timothy 1:5–7
5. Isaac’s Mom: Trust Filled—Hebrews 11:11
6. Widow of Zerapath: Obedience Filled—1 Kings 17:8–24
7. Shunamite Woman: Hospitality Filled—2 Kings 4:8–31
8. Proverbs 31 Woman: Industry Filled (Service)—Proverbs 31, Joshua 24:15

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Outline—Corinthians 11:17–34

1. Background to the instruction (17-22)
2. Basic instruction of communion (23-26)
3. Body of explanation (27-32)
4. Beneficial application of the instruction (33-34)

Take Home Points

• Am I invited to partake of the Lord’s Table?
• Am I partaking in a worthy manner?

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