THANKSGIVING.

Thanksgiving – Christ set an example of:

Matthew 11:25

 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Matthew 26:27  

Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.

Thanksgiving – the heavenly host engaged in:

Revelation 4:9

Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever,

Revelation 7:11-12  

11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God,

12 saying: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!”

Thanksgiving – commanded:

Psalms 50:14

Sacrifice thanks offerings to God; fulfill your vows to the Most High,

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

 Thanksgiving – is a good thing:

Psalms 92:1  

A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:

Thanksgiving – should be offered:

To God –

Psalms 50:14  

Sacrifice thanks offerings to God; fulfill your vows to the Most High,

To Christ –

1 Timothy 1:12  

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.

Through Christ –

Romans 1:8  

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.

Thanksgiving – in the name of Christ:

Ephesians 5:20  

Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thanksgiving – in behalf of ministers.

2 Corinthians 1:11  

As you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.