A Bible Study on Giving Thanks, based off of Psalm 136

Giving thanks to God seems easy enough, but I know I don’t thank God as often as I should. Because of this, I have created an easy to follow bible study on giving thanks to God.

PRAYER

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You God for Your word, and showing me what You want me to see. You are the One True God, and You are all powerful, all merciful, and all knowing! Firstly, I know I should thank You more often, not taking You for granted. Secondly, I know that You love me and show mercy that is never ending. This is true because Your enduring mercy gives me salvation, and that last forever!
In Jesus name I pray to You God, asking that You help me to be more willing in giving thanks to You! Also, help me see the little things, the big things, the good things, and even the tribulations with a thankful heart. In Jesus Name I Pray, Amen.

BIBLE VERSES ON THANKFULNESS AND GRATITUDE

PSALM 136

​ 1 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
2 Oh, give thanks to the God of gods!
For His mercy endures forever.
3 Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!
For His mercy endures forever:
4 To Him who alone does great wonders,
For His mercy endures forever;
5 To Him who by wisdom made the heavens,
For His mercy endures forever;
6 To Him who laid out the earth above the waters,
For His mercy endures forever;
7 To Him who made great lights,
For His mercy endures forever—
8 The sun to rule by day,
For His mercy endures forever;
9 The moon and stars to rule by night,
For His mercy endures forever.
10 To Him who struck Egypt in their firstborn,
For His mercy endures forever;
11 And brought out Israel from among them,
For His mercy endures forever;
12 With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm,
For His mercy endures forever;
13 To Him who divided the Red Sea in two,
For His mercy endures forever;
14 And made Israel pass through the midst of it,
For His mercy endures forever;
15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea,
For His mercy endures forever;
16 To Him who led His people through the wilderness,
For His mercy endures forever;
17 To Him who struck down great kings,
For His mercy endures forever;
18 And slew famous kings,
For His mercy endures forever—
19 Sihon king of the Amorites,
For His mercy endures forever;
20 And Og king of Bashan,
For His mercy endures forever—
21 And gave their land as a heritage,
For His mercy endures forever;
22 A heritage to Israel His servant,
For His mercy endures forever.
23 Who remembered us in our lowly state,
For His mercy endures forever;
24 And rescued us from our enemies,
For His mercy endures forever;
25 Who gives food to all flesh,
For His mercy endures forever.
26 Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven!
For His mercy endures forever.

QUESTIONS:

God’s Mercy Endures Forever

God’s Mercy is basically the kindness and forgiveness that He show us. Salvation, forgiving us of all our sins so we can live for eternity with Him in Heaven, is Gods ultimate act of mercy towards us.

• Why is it important to be thankful for God’s mercy?

• Why should we be thankful that His mercy endures forever?
  
  
  

Giving thanks in all circumstances

Psalm 136 tells us to thank God, and then tells us of different events that God has done. All of those events are said with a thankful heart, even though they were not all joyful times!  

• What are some of the different things that the writer is thankful for that, that God Himself did?

• Why do you think we need to be thankful for the tribulations and the celebrations?
  

Giving thanks to God for everything

It’s time to thank God! When we do this, we are going to use the same format as in Psalm 136. Simply finish the thoughts. Fill in what YOU are feeling, what YOU are thankful for, what YOU want to express to God with a THANKFUL HEART!

• Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is_______________________________________!
  His mercy endures forever
• Oh, give thanks to the Lord of______________________________________________!
  His mercy endures forever:
• To Him who alone does ____________________________________________________,
  His mercy endures forever;
• To Him who by wisdom made _____________________________________________,
  His mercy endures forever;
• To Him who answered my prayer when ___________________________________,
  His mercy endures forever;
  
  
  

In the following spaces, write anything you want to give thanks for.

• _________________________________________________________________________,
  His mercy endures forever
  
• _________________________________________________________________________,
  God’s mercy endures forever
  
• _________________________________________________________________________,
  His mercy endures forever
  
• _________________________________________________________________________,
  God’s mercy endures forever
  

CONCLUSION

To end this bible study on giving thanks, I leave you with this last verse.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.  (I Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV)

We hope you search our website, Christian Fellowshipping, for more encouraging ways to fellowship with God and other believes. If you are interested on reading more on being thankful, check out this previous post Thankful, Grateful, Encouraged.

References:
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. © Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.