ABC 2018 Thanksgiving Lessons (Excerpt)

God has commanded us to give thanks in all circumstances, including both good and bad times. The Samaritan leper gave thanks to Jesus when he was healed, and the Apostle Paul rejoiced even in his hardships. We, too, can be grateful at all times.

Contents

• Studying God’s Word

  

  pp. 6–7

  Often at Thanksgiving, we take time to think about the blessings God has given us, things like our family, good food, friends, and church.

• The Grateful Leper

  

  pp. 7–8

  Are there some things God has given us that we haven’t thanked him for? Things that are obvious blessings?

• The Persecuted Apostle

  

  pp. 8–9

  We know we should remember to thank God for the good things he does for us. But what about bad things that happen?

• The Keys to Gratefulness

  

  pp. 9–10

  Let’s look at a few verses that show us the keys to being grateful at all times.

• Application

  

  p. 11

  It is definitely easier to thank God when everything is going well. But even then, sometimes we forget.

• Memory Verse Mixup: 1 Thessalonians 5

  

  Do you know your memory verse? See if your team will be first to order the memory verse cards correctly!

• Pass the Football

  

  Sometimes people think that everything bad that happens is God’s punishment. We must remember that bad things can happen as part of living in a world that’s been polluted by sin.

• Thanksgiving Quick Draw

  

  Make your own game of Quick Draw to take home and play with their friends and family.

• Giving Thanks in Good and Bad Times

  

  How many words can you find?

• 1 Thessalonians Memory Verse Scramble

  

  Unscramble the words to complete the verse.

• Class Notes with Maze: 2018 ABC Thanksgiving

  

  Follow the path to the word on the right that completes each statement listed below. Then write the word in the blank.

• Squished Sandwiches & Thanksgiving Dinner

  

  Justin looked at the numbers on the big clock in his school classroom. He wished they would hurry up so he could eat lunch.

• Thanksgiving Wreath

  

  Make a Thanksgiving wreath that reminds you to be thankful in all circumstances.

• A Leper Thanks Jesus

  

  We can give thanks in good times, like the leper did when he was healed.

• Paul Is Thankful

  

  We can give thanks in bad times, like Paul did when he was shipwrecked.

• Searching the Scriptures: Give Thanks

  

  Using a Bible concordance, search for keywords such as thanks, thanksgiving, and grateful. Record your observations.

• Review Game: Bible Football

  

  Have fun playing this Thanksgiving lesson review game!