Objectives:
To understand the Biblical mandate of Thanksgiving
To understand Thanksgiving and how it applies to Christians
To practice the relationship of Thanksgiving
To emphasize the necessity of Thanksgiving in everyday life
To witness the efficacy of Thanksgiving in the lives of Biblical characters and others.
“Thankfulness is the essence of Praise”
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13TH – 17TH
1: THE POWER OF THANKSGIVING
1. When did the psalmist say he would bless the Lord? Ps. 34:1; Read in KJV
I will bless the Lord at all times: His Praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Ps. 145: Every day will I bless thee; and I will Praise thy name for ever and ever.
2. The first steps in thanksgiving. 1 Chronicles 16: 8-12 (Reads in KJV)
8. Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His name, make known his deeds among the people. 9. Sing unto Him, sing Psalms unto Him, talk ye of all His wondrous works.
10. Glory ye in His Holy Name; let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord
11. Seek the Lord and His strength, seek His face continually. 12. Remember His
Marvelous works that He hath done, His wonders, and the judgements of His mouth.
Assignment for the next week. Begin by thanking God for the “Smaller” things in your life.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 20th- 24th
2: WHY INGRATITUDE DOES NOT WORK
1. What happens when we fail to give thanks to God? Romans 1:21( Read, KJV)
21st V – Because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God,
Neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish
Heart was darkened.
2. Vows to be paid before thanksgiving is accepted. Psalm 50:14, 15.(Read KJV)
14. Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High.
15. And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt
Glorify me.
Deuteronomy 26: 5:15 (Reads KJV) And remember that thou was a servant in
The land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence through
A mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the Lord thy God
Commanded thee to keep the Sabbath Day.
Assignment for the next week. Begin Journaling your testimonies of thanksgiving on a day to day basis.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 27th – DECEMBER 1st 3:
3. HOW TO EXHALT GOD’S NAME
1. The process of thanksgiving-Psalm 92:1-5
1st V – It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing Praises unto
Thy name, O most High.
2nd V – To shew for thy lovingkindess in the morning, and thy faithfulness every
Night. 3rd V – Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the
Harp with a solemn sound.
4th V For thou, Lord has made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the
Works of thy hands.
5th V – O Lord, how great are thy works! And thy thoughts are very deep.
2. The psalmist’s final exhortation-Psalm 150 ( Read) KJV
150th V – 1. Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary: Praise Him in the
Firmament of His power.
2nd V – Praise him for His mighty acts: Praise Him according to His excellent
Greatness.
3th V – Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet: Praise Him with the psaltery
And the harp.
4th V – Praise Him with the timbrel and dance: Praise Him with stringed instruments
And organs.
5th V – Praise Him upon the loud cymbals: Praise Him upon the high sounding cymbals.
6th V – Let everything that hath breath Praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
Assignment for a Life of Thanksgiving. Set aside at least 10 minutes a day just worshipping God and thank Him for what He has already done in your life.
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COMMENTARY:
I would like to invite you to come and sup with me for your daily heavenly bread. I pray
That you will enjoy your meal.
For the month of November – which take us into an even more incredible time to give God
All of the praises, the Glory and the Honor. With all of the unsettled things going on in the
World today, we must continue giving God the praises, in spite of what’s going on.
Not just in the month of November, but everyday of our lives.
The book of Psalms mostly call to praise and worship God. In various chapters in the
Book of Psalms suggest worship is to be offered specifically praise. “Thanksgiving
Clearly calls for worship that is comprehensive and inclusive of all expressions of
Reverence.
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