Lessons Learned From the Leper

Lessons Learned

From the Leper

Luke 17: 15-19

Topic: Thanksgiving

Intro.: Why we should be
thankful (cf. Ps. 100:1-5).

         A. God the Father Devised Salvation’s Plan (Eph. 1,2).

         B. God the Son Enacted Salvation.

         C. God the  Spirit
Applies Salvation.

I. Love Behind Thanksgiving

         A. God’s creation (James 1:17,18).

         B. God’s creatures (1 Tim. 4:4).

         C. Our confusion (Rom. 8:22).

         D. Our call to faith (Rom. 8:28ff).

                  1) Paul’s thorn in the flesh.

                  2) Paul’s “light afflictions” style="mso-spacerun: yes">  (2 Cor. 4:7-18).

                  3) Paul’s summary of sufferings (2 Cor. 11:22-33).

II. Labor of Thanksgiving:

Thanksgiving is good, thanks
living is better! Our labor of thanksgiving should include:

         A. Immediate expression (v. 15).

         B. Extemporaneous expression.

         C. Humility.

         D. Heartfelt sincerity.

         E. Obedience.

         F. Focus on God, not on our expression.

III. Lesson of Thanksgiving:

                  God gives
greater blessings to those that are obedient to express gratitude.

IV. Liberality of
Thanksgiving:

                  Much giving of thanks; much offering of style='mso-tab-count:1'> praise.

V. Lyrics of Thanksgiving:

                  Turn our thanksgiving into songs of praise.

VI. Lasting Thanksgiving:

                  Because His praise is still blessing today.

Application: Do you praise
God, or just tell Him what you want?

Dan Hill