Bible Readings for the Home Circle—1914 - A New You Ministry

BIBLE READINGS
9. What encouragement does Jesus give us to meet cheerfully the
troubles and trials of life
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome
the world.” John 16:33.
10. What has this firm trust in Jesus led many to do
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word
of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” Rev.
12:11. “And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover
of bonds and imprisonment: they were stoned, they were sawn asunder,
were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in
sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented: (of whom
the world was not worthy).” Heb. 11:36–38.
11. What did it lead Moses to do
“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the
son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the
people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming
the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he
had respect unto the recompense of the reward.” Verses 24–26.
12. What is promised those who trust in Jesus
“There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father,
or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for My sake, and the gospel’s,
but he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren,
and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and
in the world to come eternal life.” Mark 10:29, 30.
13. What is Jesus able to do
“ ‘Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present
you faultless before the presence of His glory.” Jude 24.
PATIENCE
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1. WHAT has the Bible to say concerning patience
“The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” Eccl. 7:8. “Be
patient toward all men.” 1 Thess. 5:14. “In your patience possess ye your
souls.” Luke 21:19.
2. What contrast is drawn between the patient and the hasty in spirit
“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty
of spirit exalteth folly.” Prov. 14:29.
PATIENCE
3. Who are cited as examples of patience
“Take, my brethren, the prophets . . . for an example of suffering
affliction, and of patience. . . . Ye have heard of the patience of Job.”
James 5:10, 11.
4. What is said of those who endure
“Behold, we count them happy which endure.” Verse 11. “Blessed is
the man that endureth temptation.” James 1:12. “He that endureth to the
end shall be saved.” Matt. 10:22.
5. What does the trying of faith work
“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” James
1:3. “Not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation
worketh patience.” Rom. 5:3.
6. What grace is to be added to temperance, or self-control {570
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“And to temperance patience.” 2 Peter 1:6.
NOTE.— Patience naturally follows temperance. Hence the importance
of right living,—of gaining control over the appetites and passions.
7. Why are we exhorted to patience
“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and
entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:4.
8. What important test of perfection of character is given
“If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able
also to bridle the whole body.” James 3:2.
9. How are we exhorted to run the Christian race
“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto
Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” Heb. 12:1, 2.
10. For what glorious event are we bidden patiently to wait
“And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the
patient waiting for Christ.” 2 Thess. 3:5. “Be patient therefore, brethren,
unto the coming of the Lord. . . . Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts:
for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” James 5:7, 8.
11. What will be one characteristic of the remnant church
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the Commandments
of God, and the faith of Jesus.” Rev. 14:12.
12. What should be the language of every heart
“I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in His word do I
hope.” Ps. 130:5.
13. When Christ comes, what will His people say
“And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited