Lesson 27
How does God theFather want us tothank him for allthat he does forus?
Why does God care for us sowonderfully?
Romans 11:35
Who has evergiven to God,that Godshould repayhim?
we did somethingfor which herepays us
not because
Why does God care for us sowonderfully?
Genesis 32:10
I am unworthy of allthe kindness andfaithfulness you haveshown your servant. Ihad only my staffwhen I crossed thisJordan, but now Ihave become twogroups.
we are worthy
not because
Why does God care for us sowonderfully?
Romans 9:16
It does not,therefore,depend onman’s desire oreffort, but onGod’s mercy.
mercy for us
only out of
Key Point #1
God cares for us sowonderfully, not because wedeserve it but only becauseof his great mercy for us.
How does our heavenly Father wantus to show our appreciation?
Psalm 118:1
Give thanks tothe LORD, forhe is good; hislove enduresforever.
thank him
How does our heavenly Father wantus to show our appreciation?
Psalm 103:1-2
Praise the LORD,O my soul; all myinmost being,praise his holyname. Praise theLORD, O my soul,and forget not allhis benefits…
praise him
How does our heavenly Father wantus to show our appreciation?
1 Samuel 12:24
But be sure to fearthe LORD andserve him faithfullywith all your heart;consider whatgreat things he hasdone for you.
serve him
How does our heavenly Father wantus to show our appreciation?
Psalm 119:56-57
This has been mypractice: I obeyyour precepts. Youare my portion, OLORD; I havepromised to obeyyour words.
obey him
Key Point #2
We can show our appreciationfor our heavenly Father’sgoodness toward us by thanking,praising, serving and obeyinghim.
Evaluate…
If I continue sinning, the Lord isprobably going to remove theroof from over my head, thefood from my table, and theclothes from my back.
Agree or Disagree?
As long as I say my tableprayers, I can be sure I amthanking God to his satisfaction.
Lesson 27
God my heavenly Father wantsme to thank him by what I sayand what I do.
Vocabulary…
“mercy”
compassion