THANKSGIVING: The Old Testament and Us 1 Chronicles 16: 8 -13, 23-29, Exodus 12:1-27, Numbers 29:12-40, Leviticus 23:15-22

Matthew Henry ‘First, let me be thankful because I was never robbed before. Second, because although they tool my purse, they did not take my life. Third, that although they took my all, it was not much. Fourth, because it was I who was robbed, not I that did the robbing.’

MAGNIFICATION!

The Passover and Feast of Unleaven Bread – deliverance The Feast of Tabernacles/booths – protection and provision The Feast of Weeks/Pentecost – Harvest - provision THANKSGIVING: The Old Testament and Us

DELIVERANCE Colossians 1:13 (ESV) He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son... Ephesians 1:7 (NLT). He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. Galatians 1:4 "Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father."

PROTECTION, PROVISION AND GUIDANCE Isaiah 41:10, Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.

Isaiah 30:21.Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, "This is the way you should go," whether to the right or to the left. Psalm 37:5 Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.

Luke 12:24: "Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!“ Matthew 6:31-32: “Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. “ Philippians 4:19.” And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Psalm 23: “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want...” PROVISION

Give thanks for God’s protection and guidance THANKSGIVING  It is our choice  It magnifies God!  It is great habit Praise God for our deliverance. Give thanks for God’s provision