This class connects the spiritual traits of patience and peace, showing how one makes the other possible. Drawing from Matthew 5, Proverbs 3, and Romans 14, it examines the nature of patience in dealing with time and peace in dealing with tension. Participants will learn how spiritual maturity involves moving from passive peacekeeping to active peacemaking—building a life and community grounded in wisdom, grace, and restraint.
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This is an application class. We will review what we have talked about in previous classes and discuss how to implement.
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At times, none of us deserve the patience people give us. But patience is not merit-based. We receive not because of our worth but because of the character of the one giving it. This is true of God's nature also. When we consider Him, this reminds us that our character should cause us to treat others with the same love God treats us. This lesson gives practical steps to build lasting patience with others even when they don't deserve it.
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Building endurance or persistence is an important part of being a Christian, but it is also one of the things Christians say they need the most help with. How can we develop this? Saying "Just do it" doesn't seem to help. In this class, learn the importance of conviction in building persistence by highlighting four ways it helps.
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What’s the connection between long-suffering and meekness, and why does it matter? Long-suffering/patience is not possible without meekness, and meekness will inevitably lead to long-suffering. That means if we fail to be patient then it is possible the problem is NOT patience but MEEKNESS. Understanding the connection allows us to troubleshoot problems that arise in our growth.
Patience isn’t weakness. It’s strength under pressure. In this class, we explore the two key Greek words used for patience in the New Testament and how they reveal different aspects of enduring with grace. Building on our previous focus on kindness, we’ll see how true patience equips us to stay faithful through frustration, suffering, and delay. You’ll gain practical insight and spiritual tools to grow in both patience and long-suffering.
