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Thank God for the Cross of Christ and All Its Benefits

Thanksgiving 4.19 | ESV

For the full satisfaction which Christ made to the justice of God for the sin of man by the blood of his cross, for the purchases, victories, and triumphs of the cross, and for all the precious benefits which flow to us from the dying of the Lord Jesus.

Herein indeed God shows his love to me, in that while I was still a sinner, Christ died for me, Romans 5:8(ESV) that I might be reconciled to him by the death of his Son. Romans 5:10(ESV) In this is love, not that I have loved God, but that he loved me and sent his Son to be the propitiation for my sins, 1 John 4:10(ESV) and not for mine only but for the sins of the whole world; 1 John 2:2(ESV) that he tasted death for everyone, Hebrews 2:9(ESV) that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14(ESV)

I bless you that by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified; Hebrews 10:14(ESV) that he has finished transgression, put an end to sin, atoned for iniquity, and has brought in an everlasting righteousness. Daniel 9:24(ESV)

That he has redeemed me from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for me. Galatians 3:13(ESV)

That God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do, by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, who by a sacrifice for sin, condemned sin in the flesh. Romans 8:3(ESV)

That he was wounded for my transgressions and crushed for my iniquities; that upon him was the chastisement of my peace, and with his stripes I am healed; and that the LORD having laid upon him the iniquity of all his people, Isaiah 53:5-6(ESV) it was his will to crush him and put him to grief. Isaiah 53:10(ESV)

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Thank God for the Great Encouragement Christ Gave to Poor Sinners to Come to Him

Thanksgiving 4.18 | ESV

For the great encouragement Christ gave to poor sinners to come to him.

I bless you that Jesus Christ came not to call the righteous, but sinners (such as myself) to repentance, Matthew 9:13(ESV) and had power on earth to forgive sins; Matthew 9:6(ESV) that he came to save his people from their sins, Matthew 1:21(ESV) and is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world; John 1:29(ESV) and that he is (to his honor, not to his reproach) a friend to tax collectors and sinners. Matthew 11:19(ESV)

I thank you for the gracious invitation he gave to those who are weary and heavy laden to come to him for rest: Matthew 11:28(ESV) And for the assurance he has given that whoever comes to him, he will never cast out. John 6:37(ESV)

That he made a gracious offer: that if anyone thirsts they might come to him and drink. John 7:37(ESV)

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Thank God for Christ’s Holy Life, Excellent Doctrine, and Glorious Miracles

Thanksgiving 4.17 | ESV

For his holy life, his excellent doctrine, and the glorious miracles he wrought to confirm his doctrine.

I bless you for the assurance I have that he is a teacher come from God, since no one could do those signs that he did unless God was with him. John 3:2(ESV)

That you have in these last days spoken by your Son, Hebrews 1:2(ESV) whose teaching was not his, but his who sent him; John 7:16(ESV) and he spoke as one having authority; Matthew 7:29(ESV) and that I am encouraged to come and learn from him, because he is gentle and lowly in heart, and in learning of him I will find rest for my soul. Matthew 11:29(ESV)

I bless you that he has left me an example, so that I might follow in his steps, in that he committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth; and when he was reviled, he did not revile in return; 1 Peter 2:21-23(ESV) and his food and drink was to do the will of his Father, John 4:34(ESV) in that he was holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners. Hebrews 7:26(ESV) O that I may be armed with the same way of thinking, 1 Peter 4:1(ESV) and that as he was, so also may I be in this world; 1 John 4:17(ESV) and that I may walk in the same way in which he walked. 1 John 2:6(ESV)

I bless you that the works which he did bear witness about him, that the Father has sent him; John 5:36(ESV) that by his power the blind received their sight, the lame walked, lepers were cleansed, the deaf heard, the dead were raised up, and the poor had good news preached to them, Matthew 11:5(ESV) and even winds and sea obeyed him, Matthew 8:27(ESV) for which I glorify the God of Israel. Matthew 15:31(ESV) Doubtless this was the Son of God. Matthew 27:54(ESV)

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Thank God for His Gracious Owning of Christ in His Undertaking

Thanksgiving 4.16 | ESV

For God’s gracious owning of him in his undertaking, and in the carrying of it out.

I bless you that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself, not counting their trespasses against them, and that you have entrusted to your people the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19(ESV)

That you have yourself made him for a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples; Isaiah 55:4(ESV) that he was consecrated and sealed, John 6:27(ESV) and sent into the world; John 10:36(ESV) and that the Father who sent him did not leave him alone, for he always did the things that are pleasing to him. John 8:29(ESV)

Glory be to God in the highest, for in and through Jesus Christ there is on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased. Luke 2:14(ESV)

In this the love of God was made manifest, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that all who are his might live through him. 1 John 4:9(ESV)

I thank you that you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. John 17:2(ESV)

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Thank God for the Wonderful Incarnation of the Son of God

Thanksgiving 4.15 | ESV

For the wonderful and mysterious incarnation of the Son of God and his coming into the world.

I bless you that when the fullness of time had come, you sent forth your Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that your people might receive adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5(ESV)

That the eternal Word became flesh and dwelt among men, and there were those who saw his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14(ESV) Great indeed, I confess, is the mystery of godliness, that God was manifested in the flesh. 1 Timothy 3:16(ESV)

I bless you that for this purpose he was born and for this purpose he came into the world, to bear witness to the truth; John 18:37(ESV) and I believe and have come to know that he is the Christ, the Holy One of God; John 6:69(ESV) that it is he who should come, and I am to look for no other.

I bless you that the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost; Luke 19:10(ESV) that he has come that I might have life and have it abundantly; John 10:10(ESV) and that the reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8(ESV)

Lord, I receive the saying as trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, even the foremost. 1 Timothy 1:15(ESV)

I bless you that since the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things. Hebrews 2:14(ESV) That it is not angels that he helps, but his people; and that he was made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful High Priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people; Hebrews 2:16-17(ESV) and that he is not ashamed to call them brothers. Hebrews 2:11(ESV)

And that the firstborn was brought into the world with a charge given to all the angels of God to worship him. Hebrews 1:6(ESV)

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Thank God for the Many Glorious Instances of His Favor to the Old Testament Church

Thanksgiving 4.14 | ESV

For the many glorious instances of God’s favor to the Old Testament church.

I adore that wisdom, peace, and goodness with which you brought the vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it; you cleared the ground for it; it took deep root and filled the land. Psalm 80:8-9(ESV)

And they did not win the land by their own sword, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your face, for you delighted in them. Psalm 44:3(ESV)

I bless you that the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God; Romans 3:2(ESV) that they had the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises: Romans 9:4(ESV) And that not one word has failed of all your good promise, which you spoke by Moses your servant. 1 Kings 8:56(ESV)

I bless you for all that which you did, at many times and in many ways, speak to the fathers by the prophets, Hebrews 1:1(ESV) those men who spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit, 2 Peter 1:21(ESV) and prophesied about the grace that should come to the people of God, predicting the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories; and that, not to themselves only, but to all believers, they ministered those great things, things into which angels desire to look. 1 Peter 1:10-12(ESV)

And especially, I bless you that you have provided something better for believers alive today, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Hebrews 11:40(ESV)

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Thank God for the Early Indication of His Gracious Design

Thanksgiving 4.13 | ESV

For the early and ancient indication of the gracious design concerning fallen man.

I bless you that as soon as man had sinned, it was graciously promised that the seed of the woman should break the serpent’s head; Genesis 3:15(ESV) and that in the Old Testament sacrifices, Jesus Christ was the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Revelation 13:8(ESV)

And that by faith the people of old, though they did not receive what was promised, Hebrews 11:39(ESV) yet received their commendation; Hebrews 11:2(ESV) for they were commended as righteous. Hebrews 11:4(ESV)

I bless you for the promise made to Abraham, that in his seed all the families of the earth should be blessed; Genesis 12:3(ESV) and to Jacob, that the Shiloh should come, and to him should be the obedience of the peoples; Genesis 49:10(ESV) and that the Patriarchs rejoiced to see Christ’s day, and they saw it and were glad. John 8:56(ESV)

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Thank God for the Appointing of the Redeemer and His Gracious Condescension

Thanksgiving 4.12 | ESV

For the appointing of the Redeemer and God’s gracious condescension to deal with men upon new terms, receding from the demands of the broken covenant of innocency.

I bless you that when sacrifices and offerings you did not desire, and in them took no pleasure, that then the eternal Son of God said, “Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, and a body have you prepared for me.” Hebrews 10:5-7(ESV) And that, as in the scroll of the book it was written of him, he did delight to do your will, O God; yes, your law was within his heart. Psalm 40:7-8(ESV)

You have granted help to one who is mighty, one chosen from the people: You have found David, your servant; with your holy oil you have anointed him, Psalm 89:19-20(ESV) even with the oil of gladness beyond his companions; Psalm 45:7(ESV) and you did promise that your hand should be established with him and your arm should strengthen him, Psalm 89:21(ESV) and that you would make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. Psalm 89:27(ESV)

I bless you that the Father now judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son; John 5:22(ESV) that as he has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself, and has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man; John 5:26-27(ESV) that the Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand; John 3:35(ESV) and that the counsel of peace is between them both. Zechariah 6:13(ESV)

That he is your servant, whom you uphold, your chosen in whom your soul delights; Isaiah 42:1(ESV) your beloved Son, with whom you are well pleased; Matthew 17:5(ESV) that you have given him as a covenant to the people; Isaiah 49:8(ESV) and that through him I am not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14(ESV)

That God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16(ESV)

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Thank God for His Eternal Purposes and Counsels Concerning Man’s Redemption

Thanksgiving 4.11 | ESV

For the eternal purposes and counsels of God concerning man’s redemption.

We ought always to give thanks to you, O God, because you have chosen some to salvation through sanctification by the Spirit: 2 Thessalonians 2:13(ESV) That there is a remnant, chosen by grace, Romans 11:5(ESV) whom God has chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, that they should be holy and blameless before you in love, having predestined them for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to yourself, according to the purpose of your will, to the praise of your glorious grace. Ephesians 1:4-6(ESV)

Yours they were, and you gave them to Christ; John 17:6(ESV) and this is your will: that you should lose nothing of all that you have given him, but raise it up on the last day. John 6:39(ESV)

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Thank God for His Grace to your Soul and for Design

Thanksgiving 4.10 | ESV

The goodness of his grace relating to our souls and the life that is to come.

But especially blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Ephesians 1:3(ESV)

1st, We must give God thanks for his kindnesses to the children of men, relating to their better part and their future state and his favors to the church in general.

We must give thanks for his gracious design and contrivance of man’s redemption and salvation, when he was lost and undone by sin.

O how wonderfully did the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appear! He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy: Titus 3:4-5(ESV) We had destroyed ourselves, but in you, and you only, was our help. Hosea 13:9(KJV)

When we were cast out on the open field, and no eye pitied us, you saw us wallowing in our blood, and said to us, “Live!” Yes, you said to us, “Live!” Ezekiel 16:5-6(ESV) And the time was a time of love. Ezekiel 16:8(KJV)

When the ransom of the life was so costly as that it could never suffice, and truly no man could ransom another or give to God the price of his life, Psalm 49:7-8(ESV) then you were pleased to find a ransom, that we might be delivered from going down into the pit. Job 33:24(ESV)

When we were doomed to die and were like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again, then did you devise means so that the banished ones might not remain outcasts. 2 Samuel 14:14 (ESV)

When you did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them into hell, 2 Peter 2:4(ESV) you said concerning the rage of mankind, “Do not destroy it, for there is a blessing in it.” Isaiah 65:8(ESV) Herein appears the secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for his people’s glory. 1 Corinthians 2:7(ESV)