Reasons for Thanksgiving

Northwest Bible Church - Nov. 18, 2018 - Thanksgiving Message - Alan Conner

Psalm 118

Reasons for Thanksgiving

Intro

Psalm 118:1, 29 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;

For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

A. GIVING THANKS TO GOD.

B. REASON: FOR GOD IS GOOD.

1. God is good.

2. God does good.

a) God’s goodness in creation.

b) God’s goodness in His providence.

c) God’s goodness in redemption.

C. GOD’S GOODNESS IN A FALLEN WORLD.

1. Why is there evil in the world?

2. God turn evil into good?

a. His promises -

b. The greatest example.

3. God’s goodness in our suffering.

a. Sanctification.

b. Imitation.

c. Multiplication.

d. Glorification.

D. THE GLORY OF GOD’S GOODNESS

Conclusion