The Glorious Results Of Giving Thanks - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The sermon uses the story of the ten lepers to illustrate that giving thanks is not merely a polite gesture but a profound act that leads to true salvation, as seen when only the Samaritan gave thanks. The speaker emphasizes that thanksgiving is a necessary response to God's good works, citing Psalm 50 and examples like Jehoshaphat's victory and Jonah's deliverance to show that praise opens the way for God to show His salvation.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why did only one leper return to give thanks?Out of ten lepers cleansed by Jesus, only a Samaritan returned to give thanks with a loud voice, receiving eternal salvation in addition to physical healing.Luke 17:12
What does Psalm 50 teach about thanksgiving?God commands us to give thanks not for His own benefit, but because offering a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Him and makes a way for Him to show His salvation.Psalm 50:23
How did Jehoshaphat experience deliverance through praise?Faced with a massive invading multitude, King Jehoshaphat confessed his powerlessness, put singers in front of his army to praise the Lord, and God routed the enemy.2 Chronicles 20:2–22
How did Jonah offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving?While trapped in the belly of a great fish for three days without seeing immediate deliverance, Jonah declared that deliverance comes from the Lord with thanksgiving.Jonah 1:17
What is the difference between the old and new covenants regarding praise?In the old covenant, Israel generally sang praise only after their adversaries were destroyed, whereas faith in the new covenant allows us to praise God before deliverance arrives.Psalm 106:11
How does Philippians 4 instruct us to handle anxiety?Instead of being anxious, we are to bring our specific requests to God and thank Him before the deliverance comes, which releases the peace of God to guard our hearts.
Making thanksgiving a lifelong habitEvery prayer should end with thanksgiving and praise, making it a constant habit to give thanks in everything as the will of God.
