Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ supremely displays God's patient character in his work of salvation. The patience of Jesus Christ is seen in his relationships with people and in his perseverance through trial and suffering to death. Followers of Christ are called to demonstrate patience in all their relationships and circumstances. Luke 22:32-34The patience of Jesus Christ in his earthly ministry See also His patience with people Matthew 20:20-28Matthew 26:69-75 pp Mk 10:35-45 pp Mk 14:66-72 Mark 4:13-20pp Lk 22:55-62 Luke 23:33-34pp Jn 18:16-27 John 21:15-19John 12:27 His patience with God's timing of events See also Mark 1:34Jesus 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. Mark 7:36; 8:30; 9:9John 2:4; 7:6,30; 12:23; 13:1; 16:32; 17:1 pp Lk 4:41 Matthew 26:39-42His patience in suffering See also pp Mk 14:35-36 Matthew 26:59-68; 27:28-50pp Lk 22:42 2 Thessalonians 3:5Hebrews 5:7-9; 12:2-3 1 Peter 2:21-25 Exodus 34:6-7 Jesus Christ reflects God's own patient character Numbers 14:18-20Matthew 18:26-27 Romans 10:21 1 Peter 3:20 2 Peter 3:8 1 Timothy 1:16 See also Jesus Christ's patience brings about God's salvation Romans 2:42 Peter 3:15 Ephesians 4:2 Jesus Christ's patience must be appropriated by his followers See also In relation to people Matthew 18:26-351 Corinthians 13:4 Galatians 5:22 Colossians 1:11; 3:12 1 Thessalonians 5:14 2 Timothy 4:2 James 5:7-8 1 Peter 2:20-23 See also In enduring life's circumstances and sufferings Luke 8:15; 21:19Romans 5:3-4; 8:25; 12:12 Colossians 1:11 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Titus 2:2 Hebrews 12:1-3 James 1:2-4; 5:8 1 Peter 5:8-10 Revelation 1:9; 13:10; 14:12 2 Timothy 4:2 See also In communicating the gospel Titus 2:2James 5:7-8 See also In living and waiting for the Lord's coming Romans 8:251 Thessalonians 1:3 2 Corinthians 1:5-6; 6:4-6 Examples of Jesus Christ's patience found in his followers 2 Timothy 3:10-11Revelation 1:9; 3:10 See also 1095 God, patience of2057 Christ, obedience 2324 Christ as Saviour 2339 Christ, example of 2565 Christ, second coming 2570 Christ, suffering 6652 forgiveness 8318 patience 8418 endurance 8459 perseverance 8490 watchfulness |
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