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What Jesus Means To Me Part 4 – Giving Thanks for the Blessings in Christ

Explore the historical origins of Thanksgiving, with a focus on blessings in Christ and lessons from Apostle Paul's letter to Ephesus. Discover the art of gratitude through S.P.O.T. - Smile, Pray, Obey, Tell. A spiritual journey reflecting on being thankful in daily life.

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What Jesus Means To Me Part 4 – Giving Thanks for the Blessings in Christ

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  1. What Jesus Means To Me Part 4 – Giving Thanks for the Blessings in Christ

  2. Thanksgiving Day – Facts & Trivia • First Thanksgiving was 1621 and it lasted 3 days. • In 1789, George Washington proclaimed Thanksgiving Day and it passed by Congress. • 1941 Congress declared Thanksgiving Day fall on the fourth Thursday of November. • Benjamin Franklin is believed to have wanted the turkey as the national bird.

  3. Thanksgiving Day – Facts & Trivia • 90% of U.S. homes will eat Turkey (45 Million) • The turkey can run 25 m.p.h. • Stuffing? 50% cook inside the turkey, 50% out • Leftovers? Top 5: Sandwiches, Stew/Soup, Salad, Casserole and Stir-fry • 39 Million Americans travel 50+ miles that day • On the way home, at least half will claim the heartburn is more family than food related

  4. The Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Church of Ephesus • Written about A.D. 60, from Rome, during Paul’s imprisonment there. • Purpose to strengthen believers in their Christian Faith. • No heresy or problem within the church. • A thanksgiving expressed in the language of worship and prayer.

  5. Ephesians 1:3

  6. Ephesians 1:4-14

  7. Ephesians 1:15-19

  8. Paul’s response as a model to us • He takes ACTION • He expresses GRATITUDE for them • He PRAYS for them asking God for the spirit of wisdom and revelation.

  9. Application How to S.P.O.T. Thankful People

  10. How to S.P.O.T Thankful People • Thankful people SMILE • “It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,”Psalm 92:1-2

  11. How to S.P.O.T Thankful People • Thankful people PRAY • “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.” John 17:24

  12. How to S.P.O.T Thankful People • Thankful people OBEY • “But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted.” Romans 6:17

  13. How to S.P.O.T Thankful People • Thankful people TELL • “When all the people saw him walking and praising God, they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.”Acts 3:9,10

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