Understanding Thanksgiving: When and How
Uncover the essence of Thanksgiving through verses from the Bible, reflections on gratitude, and insights on offering acceptable thanksgiving. Explore lessons on when to offer thanks, the power of gratitude in miracles, and the importance of returning glory to God. Delve into the journey of ten lepers and discover the profound impact of faith and gratitude in making one whole.
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Memory verse: Psalm 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Bible 11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar Reading: Luke17:11-19 off:
Bible Reading: Luke17:11-19 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
Bible Reading: Luke17:11-19 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
Bible Reading: Luke17:11-19 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.
Bible Reading: Luke17:11-19 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
Lesson Outlines: 1.When Should We Offer Thanksgiving 2. How To Offer Acceptable Thanksgiving
When Should We Offer Thanksgiving When it is well /rosy Ps107:8-9 8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
When Should We Offer Thanksgiving When people see miracles. Lk17:15 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
When Should We Offer Thanksgiving When we can do all things. Phil:4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
When Should We Offer Thanksgiving When in adverse conditions. Job1:20-22 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. 22 In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
When Should We Offer Thanksgiving When abandoned, rejected or disappointed: Ps42:5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
When Should We Offer Thanksgiving When going through trials. Dan 3:17-18 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. 18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
When Should We Offer Thanksgiving During persecution/temptation. Dan 3:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
When Should We Offer Thanksgiving During delayed answers to prayers Rom.8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
When Should We Offer Thanksgiving We should thank God : at all times. Ps34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
When Should We Offer Thanksgiving We should thank God in all circumstances and situations 1Thes 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
How To Offer Acceptable Thanksgiving Give willingly. Exo 35:5 Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass, 2 Cor.9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
How To Offer Acceptable Thanksgiving Give it with joyful noise. Ps 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Give song to the Lord: Ps 13: 6 6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
How To Offer Acceptable Thanksgiving Give clap offering to the Lord. Ps47:1 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
How To Offer Acceptable Thanksgiving Give thanks to the Lord with dancing and musical instrument. Ps150:3-6 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
How To Offer Acceptable Thanksgiving Give quality substance, time, materials, Prosperity, money, e.t.c to GOD. Prov3:9- 10 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
How To Offer Acceptable Thanksgiving All thanksgiving represent a sweet smelling savor to God in holiness and obedience. Gen 4:4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:
Summary Give acceptable thanksgiving to God always
Conclusion Only people who ignore the riches and glory of God will be unthankful.
