Luke

Chrisrieber

Thanksgiving • Sermon • Submitted 9 days ago • Presented 9 days ago

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Luke 2:41 NASB 95

Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.

This was an annual celebration of giving thanks to God for His deliverance.

In ancient Israel, a thank offering, or Todah in Hebrew, was a voluntary sacrifice made to express gratitude to God:

When made A thank offering was made to give thanks for surviving a life-threatening crisis or danger. What was offered The offering included unleavened cakes, wafers, and fried cakes made from fine flour and mixed with oil. It could also include meat. How it was eaten The offering had to be eaten that day, and the Rabbis taught that it encouraged people to share the meal with others. Why it was made The offering was meant to be a joyful response to God's goodness and provision, and to glorify God and bless others. How it compared to other offerings Unlike other offerings, which could be eaten for up to two days, the thank offering had to be finished that day.

We will come back next to look at what happened while on this trip back home but i want to use this thought to jump to the annual celebration we are all going to participate in this week.

Giving Thanks!

How many of you have a big family meal for Thanksgiving?

We all know how this became a big deal in American history. (Surviving the winter in Plymouth)

Psalm 106:1 NASB 95

Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

Every furrow in the book of Psalms is sown with the seeds of thanksgiving.

Jeremy Taylor (Anglican Bishop and Writer)

I give it as my testimony that there is a marvellous therapy in thanksgiving.

John Blanchard

Psalm 92:1 NASB 95

It is good to give thanks to the Lord And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;

1. The decision to give Thanks is an act of the will.

Psalm 7:17 NASB 95

I will give thanks to the Lord according to His righteousness And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.

Psalm 35:28 NASB 95

And my tongue shall declare Your righteousness And Your praise all day long.

2. The decision to Give Thanks acknowledges God’s worthiness.

Failure to intentionally give thanks is a failure to acknowledge the worthiness of God.

Psalm 18:3 NASB 95

I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.

Revelation 4:11 NASB 95

“Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.”

Revelation 5:12 NASB 95

saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.”

Psalm 23:4 NASB 95

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Corri Ten Boom (Fleas)

Index cards to write what you are thankful for.

First Question

Father God, I give you thanks for this hard thing you brought me through this year.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB 95

in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

This can apply to circumtances, problems, situations, retlationships …

Father God, I give you thanks for the impact of this person in my life? Why…

Psalm 105:1 NASB 95

Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.

Psalm 9:1 NASB 95

I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders.

Father God, I give thanks for this miracle you did this year.

3. The decision to give thanks has an impact on you.

Psalm 33:1 NASB 95

Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright.

Praise is an expression of deep gratitude

Psalm 147:1 NASB 95

Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant and praise is becoming.

It feels good to praise and be Thankful.

In conclusion today I want us to get the benefit of being Thankful.

Psalm 30:12 NASB 95

That my soul may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.