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Thanksgiving is a humble and wholehearted response to God for what He has done for us. However, sometimes, even children of God may be far from Him, and fail to give Him rightful glory. Was this not the case with Jonah? This devotional traces God's gracious dealings with Jonah, despite his initial disobedience, until he no longer fled from Him, but testified, 'I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving', and praised the Lord for His salvation. To read the article: https://www.tbsbibles.org/page/AWondrousThanksgiving To learn more about TBS: https://www.tbsbibles.org/ This article was written by the late Rev. G. Hamstra and narrated using artificial intelligence.

Why does the psalmist cry "Hear this, all ye people" (Psalm 49:1) and then "give ear" (Psalm 49:1) in the same breath, and who is the ye? Read verse 5 and ask whether it begins with wherefore or with therefore, and whether a man can say he will not fear the days of evil. Then ask what the rich man who trusts in his wealth can pay for his brother's soul. "None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him." (Psalm 49:7)

This devotion focuses on the practical application of Philippians 4:4-8, emphasizing a life characterized by constant rejoicing, humility, and freedom from anxiety. Brother Reynolds interprets the command to rejoice as a divine imperative that remains valid even in difficult circumstances, illustrated by personal family blessings and the context of past tragedies. The message highlights the importance of moderation and gentleness, urging believers to reflect the character of Christ through humble interactions with others. Central to the teaching is the instruction to replace worry with earnest prayer and thanksgiving, which leads to the peace of God that surpasses understanding. The sermon concludes with an interactive examination of verse 8, encouraging the audience to intentionally occupy their minds with things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report, thereby guarding against negative thought patterns and external influences.

This sermon explores the theological significance of the peace offering in Leviticus, identifying it as a foreshadowing of the reconciliation and fellowship believers enjoy through Jesus Christ. The teaching highlights that unlike other sacrifices, the peace offering was characterized by thanksgiving, voluntary worship, and a communal meal, illustrating the intimate relationship between God and His people. It argues that true spiritual peace is not a product of religious routine or worldly circumstances but flows from the sufficiency of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice. The message challenges believers to reject the mindset of offering God their leftovers, urging them instead to present their best in worship and to pursue unity with other believers. Ultimately, the sermon emphasizes that peace with God is a present reality for the justified, which deepens as one abides in close fellowship with the Lord.

Are you prepared to give? 2 Corinthians 9 teaches us that biblical giving is not about guilt, obligation, or simply giving money, but about having the right heart and understanding why we give. We give because God first gave to us, and when we give cheerfully, faithfully, and according to His Word, we have the opportunity to see God's power, meet needs, encourage others, and ultimately point back to His greatest gift: Jesus Christ.

This sermon examines the warning in 1 Timothy 4 regarding false teachings that arise in the last days, specifically focusing on the prohibition of marriage and the mandated abstinence from foods. The message argues that such doctrines are demonic in origin because they contradict God's declaration that all creation is good and to be received with thanksgiving. By citing historical examples like the Roman Catholic priesthood and various ascetic movements, the text illustrates how legalistic requirements can function as a form of deception that denies the goodness of God's design. The central theological point is that while individual conscience and voluntary self-denial are permissible, imposing these restrictions as binding law on the church constitutes a lie that stems from the father of lies. The sermon concludes by urging believers to guard against these deceitful spirits and to affirm the holiness of God's creation through prayer and gratitude.

Message 1. Bridging Time & Distance. Praying with joy and gratitude.

Psalm 21, as the closing prayer to Psalm 20's prayer for King David for victory before going to battle, is a prayer of thanksgiving after victory given. It, too, is a Messianic Psalm pointing to prayer for and concerning King Jesus. There is much encouragement to be gained from Psalm 21 concerning Christ and His exultation, and confident prayer. Psalm 21 should be contemplated from three perspectives (quite similar to Psalm 20): 1) A Prayer for and concerning David; 2) A Prayer for and concerning King Jesus; and 3) A Help for Our Prayers. And an outline of Psalm 21 (quite similar to Psalm 20) that best follows its "liturgy" would be: I. Prayer for King (by people) (vv1-7) II. Prayer of Confidence (to God, for future victories) (vv8-12) III. Prayer of Concluding Praise (by people or all) (v13)