Calvary Chapel Carson City
Sunday Morning Live
February 1, 2026
James 5
The Lord is Compassionate and Merciful
James is a guide to moving beyond professions of faith to a life of tangible authentic Christian action and integrity.
Warnings to the abusive:
James 5:1–6
Being patient in the “Wait”
James 5:7-11
Strong encouraging directives:
Be patient - until the coming of the Lord
See how - wait for the precious fruit
Waiting patiently - until it receives the early and latter rain
You also - (being not alone) be patient
Establish your hearts - for the coming of the Lord is at hand
Do not grumble - less you be condemned. Consider again vs. 1-6
Behold, - the Judge is standing at the door!
Take the Prophets - who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience.
Indeed we count them Blessed who endure.
A few of the many lessons of Job:
The ultimate goal and purpose of God in allowing the suffering of Job and how it pertains to us.
Perseverance:
God’s intended end
Ephesians 3
The compassion and mercy of the Lord
2 Corinthians 1
The Lord is compassionate and merciful:
There was good reason
There was restriction (the invisible hand of stay)
He was sustained
The outcome
Very compassionate: define
Very merciful: define
Unspeakable advantage:
He who tested with one hand supported with the other.
Matthew 28
