Some Attributes of God

The Lord of Patience

Pastor Bryan Yeo

August 6, 2023

The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Exodus 34:6

Patience: God’s withholding of

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and extension of

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, all in his perfect timing.

God is long-suffering!
• Adam and Eve
• Abraham
• Noah
• Moses
• The Judges
• The Kings
• The time of Jesus
• The world today

The parable of the unmerciful servant
• This passage’s first verse frames the parable about

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.
• The king’s patience is greater than anything Jesus’ followers could have imagined (vs. 26).
• The patience of the king is contrasted with the

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of the servant.

God’s patience today
• Yes, God is and will be patient, even with me!
• We are called to

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God’s patience and long-suffering.

And as our teary eyes beheld the Cross of our King
We understood the true meaning of long-suffering
Who can record your graces?
Adored through scores of ages
Your reward is the nations
For you are the Lord of Patience

“Lord of Patience” by Shai Linne