Memory Verse - Ephesians 5:20 "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;"
Lesson Aim - To let the children know that God is pleased with them when they praise Him.
Central Truth - When you praise God you honour Him
Introduction
Giving of thanks and praises to God is a way of honouring God for all His goodness and His faithfutness in our lives. When you praise God, He will surety honour you.
Study Guide
A. Why do you have to praise and give thanks to God?
Praise God for who He is. Psalm 18:3
Praise God for what He has done.
Praise God for His love, goodness and His wonderful works. Psalm 107:8 4. Praise God for His daily provision and answer to prayers.
Praise God for the salvation of your soul. 1 Peter 2:9
God inhabits our praises. Psalm22:3
We are command to praise God. Psalm 150:6
B. How should you praise and give thanks to God?Praise the Lord in song. Psalm 147:1 ,7
Praise the Lord happily. Psalm 95:2
Have a continual attitude of praising God. Psalm 34:1
Praise God with dance. Psalm 149:3
Praise God with instruments of praise. Psalm 150:4
C. Why people failed to give thanks and praise GodLack of gratitude for what God has given them - Numbers 11 :4-6,18 2. Lack of faith for God to supply our needs - Exodus.17:1-4
Lack of faith that God loves us - Deuteronomy 1:27
Thinking that God is far away and doesn't hear-Psalm 10:1
Giving up and loosing hope -Job 4:1-9
Life Application
When you praise God, blessings will come down.
Conclusion
Always remember that your duty as a child of God is to give praise and thanks to God continuously. Your praises and thanksgiving can only be acceptable to God if only you have confess Him as your Lord and saviour
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