What creates impatience most easily in you? (limit, 10 items).

How would you define patience?

Read Romans 15:1-7.

Based on the instructions in this passage, what does it seem to imply is the definition of patience?

Read Mark 10:13-16.

This is a classic example of Jesus’ patience. What were the differences between His mindset and that of the disciples?

Read James 1:2-5.

What is it about trials that can cause us to adopt a spirit of patience?

What is the “perfect work” (verse 4) of patience?

Read I Timothy 6:7-11.

Patience is one of the traits listed as an alternative to lusts and materialism. What is it about these things that work against patience?

Read Romans 2:5-10.

Patience here is linked to the gift of eternal life and the lack of patience is linked to hardness of heart and self-centeredness. Why is patience such a pivotal trait as we step away from selfishness, trusting that God will work out His eternal plan?

In the coming week, in what circumstances could you apply a greater degree of patience?