The Fruit of the Spirit is Longsuffering

Define longsuffering.

 

 

 

What is the difference between longsuffering and patience?

 

 

 

Jesus is the ultimate example of longsuffering. In Matthew 20:28 what does it say Jesus came to do?

 

 

 

How did Joseph's longsuffering help others in the end? (Genesis 50:20)

 

 

 

What was David's reward for waiting patiently? (Psalm 40:1-2)

 

 

 

How does James 1:19 encourage us to behave when we've been provoked?

 

 

How can we show patience to others when they make us angry? (Exodus 34:6-7; Matthew 18:23-35; and Romans 2:4)

 

 

 

What should our attitude be when dealing with someone else's faults or habits? (Matthew 7:3-5)

 

 

 

How can Hebrews 10:32-36 and Hebrews 12:1-3 help you persevere during difficult times?

 

 

 

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