Adult:

📖 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

YAYA:

📖 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

👉 This verse teaches that thanksgiving is not optional—it is God’s will for every believer.

Adult & YAYA Bible Passage:

📖 Psalm 95:1–6

📖 Psalm 95:1–6 — A Call to Thanksgiving and Worship

From the passage we learn:

• The Psalmist calls believers to sing unto the Lord with joy (v1)

• We are to approach God with thanksgiving and praise (v2)

• God is great above all gods and worthy of worship (v3)

• All creation belongs to Him—He is the Creator (v4-5)

• Believers must worship, bow, and kneel before God (v6)

This passage shows that thanksgiving is expressed through joyful praise, reverence, and acknowledgment of God’s greatness.

🔎 Reflection: Do I approach God daily with thanksgiving, or only when things go well?

🔥 A. God Is the Source of All Things

1️⃣ God is the source of every good thing

📖 James 1:17; Deuteronomy 26:11

2️⃣ He created all things for His pleasure

📖 Revelation 4:11

3️⃣ He provides, protects, and preserves His people

📖 Psalm 23:1–5

4️⃣ He empowers and blesses the diligent

📖 Deuteronomy 8:18

📖 Proverbs 10:22

🌱 B. God’s Care Is Unique

1️⃣ God cares for us deeply and personally

📖 Matthew 10:29–31

2️⃣ His ways may not always be understood

📖 Isaiah 55:8–9

📖 Psalm 30:5b

3️⃣ He makes all things beautiful in His time

📖 Ecclesiastes 3:11

👉 Failing to acknowledge God’s goodness leads to ingratitude

📖 Psalm 8:4–6

⚠ C. Call to Thanksgiving

Believers are commanded to give thanks in all things

📖 1 Thessalonians 5:18

👉 Thanksgiving acknowledges God as the source of life and blessings.

📘 A. Understand God’s Nature

• God is good at all times

  📖 Psalm 73:1; Psalm 106:1

• Evil is not authored by God

  📖 1 Corinthians 14:33; James 1:13

• God works all things for good for His children

  📖 Romans 8:28

📘 B. Make Thanksgiving a Lifestyle

• Reflect on God’s goodness and mercy

  📖 Psalm 34:1

• Thanksgiving should be continuous, not occasional

  📖 Psalm 34:1

📘 C. Focus on the Positive

• Choose gratitude over negativity

  📖 2 Samuel 22:47–50

  📖 Ephesians 5:20

• Rise above discouragement and doubt

  📖 Psalm 42:5

👉 A thankful believer focuses on God’s faithfulness, not life’s challenges.

Both Adult and YAYA lessons emphasize:
👉 God is the source of all blessings
👉 Thanksgiving must be a lifestyle
👉 Gratitude shifts focus from problems to God’s goodness

In every season:
👉 Thanksgiving strengthens faith and renews hope

Living a Life of Thanksgiving

🔎 Ask Yourself:

• Do I recognize God as the source of all I have?

• Do I complain more than I give thanks?

• Is thanksgiving a daily habit in my life?

• Do I trust God even when I don’t understand?

A thankful believer will:

• live with joy

• grow in faith

• overcome discouragement

• maintain a positive outlook

🏆 COMPETITION PREPARATION

If you are representing RCCG HoD in the regional competition, focus on:

✔ Meaning of thanksgiving
✔ God as the source of all things
✔ Reasons to give thanks
✔ How to develop a lifestyle of thanksgiving
✔ Scriptures supporting gratitude

Participants should be able to explain clearly:

✔ Why thanksgiving is God’s will
✔ Why God is the source of all good things
✔ How to remain thankful in all situations
✔ The dangers of ingratitude
✔ The benefits of living a thankful life

👉 Leaders must model gratitude in all circumstances.

👉 Adult and Yaya Weekly Homework

👉 Adult and Yaya Mock Quiz: Lessons 1 – 30

Father, thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness. Help me to develop a heart of gratitude and to give thanks in all things. Let my life reflect constant praise to You, in Jesus’ name. Amen.