Introduction:
Three Reasons We Are Giving Thanks Today (Psalm 138):
- Adoration : We give thanks for what God is Doing . (Ps 138:2-3)
- Anticipation : We give thanks for what God is Going to Do . (Ps 138:4-6)
- Assurance : We give thanks that God Always finishes His work . (Ps 138:7-8)
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Small Group Discussion
Read Psalm 138
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
Psalm 138:3 and Psalm 138:7 tell us that God doesn’t always change our circumstance when we pray, but He strengthens us. Tell of a specific time when you were strengthened by God, even though your circumstances didn’t change.
In Psalm 138:8, we have both a declaration of certainty God will finish His work (v8a) and a plea for God to finish His work (Psalm 138:8c). What does this say about the nature of faith?
Breakout
Pray prayers of specific things you are thankful for.