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Thoughts On Thanksgiving
Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 1, 2022 (message contributor)
Summary: In everything give thanks. How should our thanksgiving be seen by others.
I. Our Thanksgiving Should be Public
1. In verse 15, “…. turned back, with a loud voice.”
2. Psalm 105:1, 119: 108, 100:4
II. Our Thanksgiving Should be Practical
1. In verse 16, “…giving Him thanks.”
2. How do you show a thankful heart?
a. With our life, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
b. With our tithes and offerings, Proverbs 3:9-10
c. With our lips, Hebrews 13:15-16
d. With our faithfulness to His house, Hebrews 10:25
III. Our Thanksgiving Should be Personal
1. In verse 15, “…and one of them.”
2. Not caring what others might do, the leper wanted to return and offer his thanks.
3. This was his personal, heartfelt conviction.
IV. Our Thanksgiving Should be Prayerful
1. In verse 16, “…fell down on his face.”
2. Philippians 4;6, the thankful heart recognizes God is the source of all blessings.
3. James 1:17
V. Our Thanksgiving Should be Perpetual
1. In verse 19, “…go thy way.”
2. We should give thanks, not only on special days, but we should be continuously thankful.
3. Not just for one day, but for all days.
4. Psalm 30:12, 79:13
