1. And So, We Give Thanks… 1 Chronicles 16:34 November 24, 2013

2. Theme:All of God’s perfectly executed goodnesses, grand and simple, can only lead to regular, ongoing thanksgiving! “O, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His loving-kindness is everlasting.” (1 Chron 16:34)

3. Outline of Text: THE LORD IS GOOD! THE LORD’S LOVING-KINDNESS IS EVERLASTING! AND SO, WE GIVE THANKS!

4. I. THE LORD IS GOOD! A.Background of 1 Chron 16:34 (Part 1)

5. I. THE LORD IS GOOD! A.Background of 1 Chron 16:34 (Part 1) B.What Does ‘Good’ Mean? T Ô wb (Heb.)

6. I. THE LORD IS GOOD! A.Background of 1 Chron 16:34 (Part 1) B.What Does ‘Good’ Mean? T Ô wb (Heb.) C.“There is No One Who Does Good” “The fool has said in his heart, ‘there is no God.’ They are corrupt and have committed abominable injustice; there is no one who does good. God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if there is anyone who understands, who seeks after God. Everyone of them has turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.” (Psalm 53:1-3)

7. I. THE LORD IS GOOD! A.Background of 1 Chron 16:34 (Part 1) B.What Does ‘Good’ Mean? T Ô wb (Heb.) C.“There is No One Who Does Good” - Psalm 53:1-3 D.Is There Good in the World’s “gods/Idols”?

8. I. THE LORD IS GOOD! A.Background of 1 Chron 16:34 (Part 1) B.What Does ‘Good’ Mean? T Ô wb (Heb.) C.“There is No One Who Does Good” - Psalm 53:1-3 D.Is There Good in the World’s “gods/Idols”? E.Jehovah Alone is Good - Now let me tell you about the LORD GOD… (Psalm 145:8-20)

9. “ The LORD is gracious and merciful; Slow to anger and great in loving-kindness. The LORD is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works. All Thy works shall give thanks to Thee, O LORD, and Thy godly ones shall bless Thee. They shall speak of the glory of Thy kingdom, and talk of Thy power; to make known to the sons of men Thy mighty acts, and the glory of the majesty of Thy kingdom. Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Thy dominion endures throughout all generations. The LORD sustains all who fall, and raises up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to Thee, and Thou dost give them their food in due time. Thou dost open Thy hand, and dost satisfy the desire of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in all His ways, and kind in all His deeds. The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He will also hear their cry and will save them. The LORD keeps all who love Him. ” (Psalms 145:8-20 NASB)

10. II.THE LORD’S LOVING- KINDNESS IS EVERLASTING! A.HESED: loyalty or loyal love

11. II.THE LORD’S LOVING- KINDNESS IS EVERLASTING! A.HESED: loyalty or loyal love B.Only God is Eternal

12. II.THE LORD’S LOVING- KINDNESS IS EVERLASTING! A.HESED: loyalty or loyal love B.Only God is Eternal C.Eternal Attibutes

13. II.THE LORD’S LOVING- KINDNESS IS EVERLASTING! A.HESED: loyalty or loyal love B.Only God is Eternal C.Eternal Attributes D.God’s Grace & Mercy as Seen in Gen 12:3 Are Yet to be Fully Realized

14. III.AND SO, WE GIVE THANKS A.Background of 1 Chron 16:34 (Part 2)

15. III.AND SO, WE GIVE THANKS A.Background of 1 Chron 16:34 (Part 2) B.What Does David Mean to ‘Give Thanks’?

16. III.AND SO, WE GIVE THANKS A.Background of 1 Chron 16:34 (Part 2) B.What Does David Mean to “Give Thanks”? C.How Do ‘I’ Do It?

17. III.AND SO, WE GIVE THANKS A.Background of 1 Chron 16:34 (Part 2) B.What Does David Mean to “Give Thanks”? C.How Do ‘I’ Do It? D.Examples of Giving Heartfelt Thanks

18. Theme:All of God’s perfectly executed goodnesses, grand and simple, can only lead to regular, ongoing thanksgiving! “O, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His loving-kindness is everlasting.” (1 Chron 16:34)

19. “What shall I render to the LORD for all His benefits towards me? I shall lift up the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the LORD. I shall pay my vows to the LORD, oh may it be in the presence of all His people. To You I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and call upon the name of LORD.” (Psalm 145:12-14,17) “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.” (Hebrews 1315)