Why Thanksgiving - Why We Give Thanks

WINNERS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL - NYERI        DATE: 12^th December 2010

LESSON OUTLINE WEEK: 2

Ages: 1 - 15 Years

RESTORATION: 2010 

PROPHETIC FOCUS: “Breakthrough unlimited” Proverbs 4:18

TOPIC: Why We Give Thanks
TEXT: Psalms 92: 1 - It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:

BIBLICAL CHARACTERS:  David – He was praising God seven times in a day. – Psalm 119:164 - Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

MEMORY VERSE:
Psalms 92:1 - It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:

Objective: Help the children understand the power of Thanksgiving

Why Should People Thank God

1.    It is a good thing –
Psalms 92:1 – It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:

2.     It give us access to God
Psalms 100:4 - Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

3.     It reminds us of the benefits God has given us
Psalms 116:12 - What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
Psalms 116:17 - I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.

BIBLICAL TRUTH: It is a good thing to thank the lord – Psalms 92:1

CHALLENGE FACTOR: How many people will you tell about the power of thanksgiving today when you go home?

POSITIVE CONFESSION: - I will thank God all the days of my life.

ALTER CALL.