Bible Studies

Psalm 111:1 KJV Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. Mark 12:30 KJV And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Pray with thanks with real Christians and in Church or assembly. Ecclesia also mean government.
Thanksgiving is output of three virtues of God.

Firstly, God is great.

Psalm 111:2-4 KJV The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. [3] His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. [4] He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. Psalm 145:3 KJV Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. Greatness is not self-will but rather self-abandonment. – Bill Hybels. Senior Pastor. Willow Creek Church. Nehemiah based his prayer on character of God. Nehemiah 1:5 KJV And said, I beseech thee, O Lord God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments: Preaching is best done when preacher praises God in his prayer. For instance, Jesus Christ preaching.

Secondly, God is giver.

Psalm 111:5-6 KJV He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. [6] He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. God gives physical, spiritual and material resources. God gives, gives, gives and he forgives. Psalm 23:1-6 KJV The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. A [2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. [3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. [4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. [5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. 1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1 Peter 4:11 KJV If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Achievement is not gift but giver Holy Spirit. For instance, Simon The Sorcerer needed to buy gift of God with money. Achievement is not problem-solving but problem-solver. Martha is busy and upset about many things but one thing is needed Mary chosen best. Achievement is not baptism but baptizer. Thief on the cross Gesmas did not need baptism. Proverbs 18:16 KJV A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Thank you Lord for being my giver.

Thirdly, God is good.

Psalm 111:7-9 KJV The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. [8] They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. [9] He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. Grace is sufficient. Paul was glad and content. 2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, l that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 1 Corinthians 15:10 KJV But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. Good is the worst enemy of best. Jesus is so good that he went to the cross. Dear Lord, your will, nothing more, nothing less, nothing else. Amen. – Bobby Richardson.

Psalm 111:10 KJV The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. Proverbs 9:10 KJV The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. John 15:10 KJV If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 2 John 1:6 KJV And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. Proverbs 18:10 KJV The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Most High. The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous run to it and are safe. SING.