1. Lesson 27

2. How does God the Father want us to thank him for all that he does for us?

3. Why does God care for us so wonderfully? Romans 11:35 Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him? we did something for which he repays us not because

4. Why does God care for us so wonderfully? Genesis 32:10 I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant. I had only my staff when I crossed this Jordan, but now I have become two groups. we are worthy not because

5. Why does God care for us so wonderfully? Romans 9:16 It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. mercy for us only out of

6. Key Point #1 God cares for us so wonderfully, not because we deserve it but only because of his great mercy for us.

7. How does our heavenly Father want us to show our appreciation? Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. thank him

8. How does our heavenly Father want us to show our appreciation? Psalm 103:1-2 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits… praise him

9. How does our heavenly Father want us to show our appreciation? 1 Samuel 12:24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. serve him

10. How does our heavenly Father want us to show our appreciation? Psalm 119:56-57 This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. You are my portion, O LORD; I have promised to obey your words. obey him

11. Key Point #2 We can show our appreciation for our heavenly Father’s goodness toward us by thanking, praising, serving and obeying him.

12. Evaluate… If I continue sinning, the Lord is probably going to remove the roof from over my head, the food from my table, and the clothes from my back.

13. Agree or Disagree? As long as I say my table prayers, I can be sure I am thanking God to his satisfaction.

14. Lesson 27 God my heavenly Father wants me to thank him by what I say and what I do.

15. Vocabulary… “mercy” compassion