Saturday, January 19, 2008

Preschool Precepts Part 1 - "Say Thank You"

Here is the first lesson in the 8-week series "Preschool Precepts". The idea behind this series is that there is a spiritual basis or foundation for some of the rules we were given as children. Drawing from Mark 10:15, we will be examining how we need to return to the mindset of children in our faith while displaying the surprising simplicity of following Jesus. Each week we will discuss a rule. The first week is based on the rule of saying thank you which displays the theme of thankfulness.

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Intro:

-2 Timothy 3:1-2

1. What is thankfulness?
-gratitude, grateful, appreciation

-more than those - it's an expression


2. To Whom do we give thanks?

-Ephesians 5:20


3. For What do we give thanks?

-1 Thessalonians 5:18


4. When should we give thanks?

-Hebrews 13:15

5. Why should we give thanks?
-Psalms 92:1
-Psalms 35:18
-Psalms 75:1

Examples:

1. Luke 17:11-19
2. “I thank God for my handicaps, for, through them, I have found myself, my work, and my God.” – Helen Keller


Conclusion:
-True thankfulness is a sign of true humility.
-We can be thankful in all things because of what Christ has done for us.

Shared files:
Say Thank You Notes
Say Thank You Powerpoint

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