SHEEP IN THE WORD MINISTRIES Rev. Robert C. Lewis Glendale Baptist Church Houston, Texas quicknotes.org 2000

THANK YOU, LORD! THANK YOU, LORD!

A Message for Thanksgiving A Message for Thanksgiving

Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name (Hebrews 13:15). No se olviden de hacer el bien y de compartir con otros lo que tienen, porque ésos son los sacrifcios que agradan a Dios (Hebreos 13:15).

GIVE THANKS TO GOD

thanksgiving begins in the heart: thanksgiving begins in the heart: Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God (Colossians 3:16). Que habite en ustedes la palabra de Cristo con toda su riqueza: instrúyanse y aconséjense unos a otros con toda sabiduría; canten salmos, himnos y canciones espirituales a Dios, con gratitud de corazón (Colosenses 3:16). Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God (Colossians 3:16). Que habite en ustedes la palabra de Cristo con toda su riqueza: instrúyanse y aconséjense unos a otros con toda sabiduría; canten salmos, himnos y canciones espirituales a Dios, con gratitud de corazón (Colosenses 3:16).

giving thanks is the proper response to receiving God's grace for Jesus and our salvation (2 Cor 9:15), for victory over death (1 Cor 15:57), and for allowing Paul to serve as an apostle (1 Tim 1:12–13) giving thanks is the proper response to receiving God's grace for Jesus and our salvation (2 Cor 9:15), for victory over death (1 Cor 15:57), and for allowing Paul to serve as an apostle (1 Tim 1:12–13)

the angels in heaven continually thank God for the things He has done for them (Rev 4:9; 7:12; 11:17); thanksgiving comes from the highest angelsthe four living creatures and the twenty-four elders who surround God's throne the angels in heaven continually thank God for the things He has done for them (Rev 4:9; 7:12; 11:17); thanksgiving comes from the highest angelsthe four living creatures and the twenty-four elders who surround God's throne

we are commanded to be thankful: And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful (Colossians 3:15). Que gobierne en sus corazones la paz de Cristo, a la cual fueron llamados en un solo cuerpo. Y sean agradecidos (Colosenses 3:15). we are commanded to be thankful: And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful (Colossians 3:15). Que gobierne en sus corazones la paz de Cristo, a la cual fueron llamados en un solo cuerpo. Y sean agradecidos (Colosenses 3:15).

and we are commanded to give thanks: But do not let immorality or any impurity or greed even be named among you, as is proper among saints; (4) and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks (Ephesians 5:3–4). (Efesios 3:15). and we are commanded to give thanks: But do not let immorality or any impurity or greed even be named among you, as is proper among saints; (4) and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks (Ephesians 5:3–4). Entre ustedes ni siquiera debe mencionarse la inmoralidad sexual, ni ninguna clase de impureza o de avaricia, porque eso no es propio del *pueblo santo de Dios. (4)Tampoco debe haber palabras indecentes, conversaciones necias ni chistes groseros, todo lo cual está fuera de lugar; haya más bien acción de gracias (Efesios 3:15).

include thanksgiving in your prayers: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God (Philippians 4:6). No se inquieten por nada; más bien, en toda ocasión, con oración y ruego, presenten sus peticiones a Dios y denle gracias (Filipenses 4:6). include thanksgiving in your prayers: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God (Philippians 4:6). No se inquieten por nada; más bien, en toda ocasión, con oración y ruego, presenten sus peticiones a Dios y denle gracias (Filipenses 4:6).

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving (Colossians 4:2); Dedíquense a la oración:perseveren en ella con agradecimiento (Colosenses 4:2)

we may give thanks in private (prayer) or in public (prayer, testimonies, preaching, teaching, singing we may give thanks in private (prayer) or in public (prayer, testimonies, preaching, teaching, singing

thanksgiving glorifies God: in order to glorify God publicly, Jesus thanked God in advance for answering His prayer (John 11:41–43) thanksgiving glorifies God: in order to glorify God publicly, Jesus thanked God in advance for answering His prayer (John 11:41–43)

And so they removed the stone. And Jesus raised His eyes, and said, Father, I thank Thee that Thou heardest Me. (42) And I knew that Thou hearest Me always; but because of the people standing around I said it, that they may believe that Thou didst send Me. (43) And when He had said these things, He cried out with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth (John 11:41–42). Entonces quitaron la piedra. Jesús, alzando la vista, dijo: Padre, te doy gracias porque me has escuchado. (42) Ya sabía yo que siempre me escuchas, pero lo dije por la gente que está aquí presente, para que crean que tú me enviaste. (43) Dicho esto, gritó con todas sus fuerzas: ¡Lázaro, sal fuera! (Juan 11:41–43)

THANK GOD FOR… THANK GOD FOR…

some things to thank God for: [1] healing (Luke 17:11–19), some things to thank God for: [1] healing (Luke 17:11–19),

[2] Salvation (2 Corinthians 9:15),

[3] freeing us from sin and making us slaves of righteousness (Romans 6:17–18),

[4] victory over death (1 Corinthians 15:57),

[5] leading us in His triumph (2 Corinthians 2:14),

[6] hearing our prayers (John 11:41),

[7] allowing us to serve Him (1 Timothy 1:12–13),

[8] a positive response to God's Word (1 Thessalonians 2:13),

[9] the love and faith of your Christian friends (Philemon 4–5; cf. 2 Timothy 1:3),

[10] the people in your church (Ephesians 1:15–16; 1 Thessalonians 1:2),

[11] spiritual growth in the local church (2 Thessalonians 1:3),

[12] generous saints (2 Corinthians 9:11b, 12b),

[13] daily food (Matt 15:35–36; Acts 27:35; 1 Timothy 4:3– 4)

thanks must be given through Jesus to the Father (Romans 1:8; Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17) thanks must be given through Jesus to the Father (Romans 1:8; Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17)

GIVE THANKS IN SUFFERING GIVE THANKS IN SUFFERING

we are commanded to give thanks in everything (1 Thess 5:18) we are commanded to give thanks in everything (1 Thess 5:18)

the real test of thankfulness comes in hard times: can we honestly thank God for suffering, testing, temptation, or discipline? the real test of thankfulness comes in hard times: can we honestly thank God for suffering, testing, temptation, or discipline?

a thankful attitude in suffering is the result of seeing things from God's perspective: it requires an understanding of the Bible and faith in God's promises a thankful attitude in suffering is the result of seeing things from God's perspective: it requires an understanding of the Bible and faith in God's promises

we can honestly give thanks for hard times because God has promised to work all things together for good (Romans 8:28) we can honestly give thanks for hard times because God has promised to work all things together for good (Romans 8:28)

thank God for (1) not testing you beyond your ability (1 Cor 10:13), (2) providing a way of escape (1 Cor 10:13), thank God for (1) not testing you beyond your ability (1 Cor 10:13), (2) providing a way of escape (1 Cor 10:13),

(3) limiting the amount of suffering you will endure (Job 1:12; 2:6),

(4) giving you an opportunity to learn how to endure (James 1:2–3),

(5) protecting you from pride (2 Corinthians 12:7–9),

(6) disciplining you (Hebrews 12:9–11),

(7) making you an example and encouragement to others (Job),

(8) giving you an opportunity to win the crown of life (James 1:12; Revelation 2:10)

thankfulness is a prerequisite of contentment: if you're not thankful during the hard times you won't be content (cf. Philippians 4:11) thankfulness is a prerequisite of contentment: if you're not thankful during the hard times you won't be content (cf. Philippians 4:11)

giving thanks in the hard times glorifies God much more than giving thanks for your blessings giving thanks in the hard times glorifies God much more than giving thanks for your blessings

thanksgiving should be a part of every worship service (Ephesians 5:19–20; Colossians 3:15–17) thanksgiving should be a part of every worship service (Ephesians 5:19–20; Colossians 3:15–17)

SHEEP IN THE WORD MINISTRIES Rev. Robert C. Lewis Glendale Baptist Church Houston, Texas quicknotes.org 2000