The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed.

June 9
Lesson 2
WORSHIP WITH THANKSGIVING

DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 92:1–8
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 12

KEY VERSE
“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”—Isaiah 12:4

LESSON OUTLINE

Introduction
      A.      Many Reasons to Say “Thank You”
      B.      Lesson Background
          I.      Personal Praise (ISAIAH 12:1–3)
      A.      For God’s Comfort (v. 1)
      B.      For God’s Salvation (vv. 2, 3)
      Singing in the Dark
          II.      Public Praise (ISAIAH 12:4–6)
      A.      Let the World Hear (vv. 4, 5)
      B.      Let God Be Exalted (v. 6)
      Make Some Noise!
Conclusion
      A.      Alone or with Someone
      B.      You Never Know Who’s Listening
      C.      Prayer
      D.      Thought to Remember

The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012). 353.