A life of Thanksgiving- 1 Thess 5:18

1 Thessalonians

Questions

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1. Why is giving thanks a matter of life and death (Rom 1:21-22)? How is gratitude and thanksgiving a health emotion (Prov 17:22)? How does ingratitude contribute to a multitude of sins and health issues?

2. God’s will is mysterious and unknowable, but what is one thing for sure about God’s will (1 Thess 5:18)? What is the difference between Give thanks FOR vs Give thanks IN? What does Romans 8:28 teach us about God’s mysterious will upon our lives?

3. The word Eucharist in Greek means “having given thanks”? Why should we give thanks for the body and blood of Jesus (Isaiah 53:5, Ephesians 2:8)?

4. Practically, how do we overcome a heart of ingratitude (2 Cor 10:5)? What personal disciplines do you practice to promote a lifestyle of thanksgiving?

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