Nov. 23, 2025

1 Chronicles 16:4-36

A Thanksgiving Feast

“So thanks again for the love in the cradle, And all of the changes that kept me dry. And thanks again for the love at our table, And pattin' my bottom when I told you a lie. For takin' me fishin' and flyin' my kites, And tuckin' me in, yes, night after night: To my beautiful life-long friends, Hey, Mom and Daddy thanks again.”

Written by Jim Rushing • Copyright © Universal Music Publishing Group

1. Finally, a Thankful Job (v. 7)

A. David's Reign

1 Chronicles 16:4-7

B. Asaph and His Relatives (v. 37)

1 Chronicles 6:31-32, 39

Ezra 2:41

Nehemiah 12:46

2. Historical Thanksgiving (v. 8)

A. How far back does He go?

B. Testimony rooted in creation

C. Covenant 15-24

Psalms 25:6-11

D. The Name 8, 9, 10, 29, 35

Revelation 2:1-3

Revelation 22:1-4

E. The mighty acts of God recounted in the New Testament

Acts 2

Acts 2:22

Acts 7

Psalm 34:8

”We would believe that God never thinks any bad thoughts about anybody, and He never had any bad thoughts about anybody… God is not only infinitely good, He is perfectly good. God is never partway anything! When I say that God is kindhearted, I mean that He is perfectly so. I do not mean that there are ever times when God isn’t feeling good and isn’t kind.” AW Tozer The Attributes of God

Psalm 119:68

Psalm 106:1-2

3. Telling others about God's Mighty Deeds (vs. 8b, 28, 31)

A. Prophets

1 Chronicles 16:22

B. Testimony to others

Reflection Questions:

1. How far back do you go when relating your testimony?

2. When was the last time you shared at least part of your testimony with someone?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: 1 Chronicles 6:31-32, 39

What was Asaph’s job? Why was this job so important then?

Tuesday:

Read: Psalms 25:6-11

What are the elements of the plea the psalmist makes to the Lord? What things does the Lord do?

Wednesday:

Read: Acts 7

What does Stephen use to defend his understanding of the Gospel? Who is he making his defense to and why does his defense make greater sense?

Thursday:

Read: Psalm 34:8

Today is Thanksgiving Day. Consider the goodness of God.

Friday:

Read: Psalm 119:68

Why does the goodness of God matter so much?

Saturday:

Read: Psalm 106:1-2

The psalmist asks a question. What is the answer to the question?