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George Washington

George Washington. “It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor”. Thanksgiving. I. God’s People Should Be Thankful.

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George Washington

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  1. George Washington “It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor”

  2. Thanksgiving I. God’s People Should Be Thankful. A. Thanksgiving offerings were a part of the Old Law. 1. There were peace offerings of thanksgiving. (Leviticus 7:11-15). 2. It was a freewill offering eaten the same day. (Leviticus 22:29,30).

  3. Thanksgiving I. God’s People Should Be Thankful. B. Israel offered thanksgiving at the completion of the city walls (Neh 12:27; 31; 38-40; 43). C. The Psalms resound with thanksgiving. (Psalm 69:30; 92:1; 100:1-5; 116:17). D. Prayers should be offered with thanksgiving. (Philippians 4:6).

  4. Thanksgiving II. Christians Have Much For Which to Be Thankful. A. Our material blessings. 1. Our food & shelter. (I Timothy 4:4,5; Matthew 6:25-33). 2. Our families. (Proverbs 31:10-12; Psalm 127:4,5).

  5. Thanksgiving II. Christians Have Much For Which to Be Thankful. A. Our material blessings. 3. Our jobs & opportunties. (Ecclesiastes 5:18,19). 4. Our nation & freedom (I Timothy 2:1-3).

  6. Thanksgiving II. Christians Have Much For Which to Be Thankful. B. Our spiritual blessings. 1. Forgiveness of sins (Rom 6:16-18). 2. Fellowship with God. (Col 1:3-12). 3. The church (Philippians 1:3-7; II Thessalonians 1:3-4). 4. The word of God. (Romans 1:16,17).

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