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Explore the significance of Thanksgiving in a Christian's life, emphasizing gratitude, grace, and examples from Jesus and Apostle Paul. Learn how to give thanks through prayer, choosing righteousness, and having thankful hearts that are obedient and worshipful.
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Thanksgiving: Christian’s Life Charis: • 1 Tim. 1:12 gratitude toward • Eph. 2:5, 7, 8 saved by grace • Col. 3:16 grace / thanks in heart Two words with charis: • eucharistia • eucharisteo
Thanksgiving: Examples Jesus: • Jn. 11:41 before raising Lazarus Apostle Paul: • Eph. 1:16 for brethren Heaven: • Rev. 7:9-12 saints, angels, elders
How Do We Give Thanks? Prayer: • 1 Tim. 4:4-5 food • Col. 1:12 salvation • Col. 4:2 vigilant, watch, alert • Eph. 5:20 all thing, Jesus name Choose righteousness: • Eph. 5:4 not sin, give thanks to God • Matt. 15:15-20 actions reflect heart
Thankful hearts:Obedient and Worshipful Obedient worship: • Lk. 17:11-19 one thankful leper obediently worshiped • 1 Cor. 11:23-24 give thanks, obediently worship, observing the supper