Psalm 136
Hymn Come, Ye Thankful People #111
Prayer of Invocation
Reading of Historic Thanksgiving Proclamations
The First Thanksgiving Proclamation – June 20, 1676
On June 20, 1676, the governing council of Charlestown, Massachusetts, held a...
Proverbs 1:8-19
Two ways: that of the wise man and that of the fool. Remember parable of Jesus (Matt. 7:24-27)
Two principles:1st commandmentand1st commandment with promise- love God, honor mom and dad (Matt. 22:36-38&Eph. 6:2).
Ideal training...
Hebrews 11:31Joshua 2:1-21
A bit of context is in order: God had an attitude toward the residents of Canaan. In his own mind, God had written them off, consigning them to utter destruction at the hands of the Israelites. How harsh and unloving; that’s...
Hebrews 11:30 Joshua 6:1-21
People of God were given a commission – go and possess the land owned by God and given to them (Deut. 1:19ff). Sent 12 scouts to reconnoiter, bring back information from which to develop a strategy.
Two came back – “God is...
Introduction and Review
Determine the Author’s Intended Meaning (Neh. 8:1-9; Luke 8:5-15)
What did the author (and the Holy Spirit) intend to communicate?
A given text has a single meaning although it may have multiple applications.
How would the...
