Sabbath - International Sunday School Lesson, Outline for Students and Teachers

December 8

Lesson 2 (KJV)

David’s Gratitude

Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1–11

Background Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7–36

1 Chronicles 16:8–12, 28–36

8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.

9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.

10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

11 Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.

28 Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.

29 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

30 Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.

32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.

33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth.

34 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.

36 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the Lord.

Key Verse

Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.—1 Chronicles 16:8

Honoring God

Unit 1: David Honors God

Lessons 1–5

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Tell why much of the text is in the nature of a psalm.

2. Explain how David’s gratitude is reflected in the imperatives give, sing, remember, etc.

3. Identify one of those imperatives most lacking in his or her worship and make a plan for improvement.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. “The King of …”

B. Lesson Context

I. Call to Worship (1 Chronicles 16:8–12)

A. Praise the Lord (vv. 8–10a)

B. Seek the Lord (vv. 10b, 11)

Facial Recognition

C. Remember His Works (v. 12)

II. Call Extended (1 Chronicles 16:28–33)

A. To the Nations (vv. 28, 29)

B. To All Nature (vv. 30–33)

All Nature Sings

III. Call Concluded (1 Chronicles 16:34–36)

A. Repeated Praise (v. 34)

B. Request for Deliverance (v. 35)

C. Response of Praise (v. 36)

Conclusion

A. Eyes of Gratitude

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Asaph	Ay-saff.
Benaiah	Be-nay-juh.
Jahaziel	Juh-hay-zuh-el.
Levites	Lee-vites.
Uzza(h)	Uz-zuh.

What Do You Think? What are some of God’s wonderful works we can and should proclaim in worship services? Digging Deeper In what ways have you found memory and proclamation of God’s work to be connected to your own moral behavior?

What Do You Think? What are some ways to ensure that your worship is characterized by a holiness that honors God’s holiness? Digging Deeper How should holiness in worship reflect the fact that God’s people are set apart for His special purposes in the world? How do Psalm 29:1, 2 and 1 Peter 1:15, 16 inform your response?

What Do You Think? What can you do to become more aware of God’s presence in the everyday world? Digging Deeper Which psalms do you find especially suited to teaching how to see God’s world in a way that is worshipful to Him?

What Do You Think? How would you explain God’s goodness to someone who wonders why there is so much evil in the world? Digging Deeper Under what circumstances would you use or not use the Bible in your explanation?

What Do You Think? What techniques can we use to ensure that we continue worshipping God actively during difficult times? Digging Deeper What do the successes and failures in this regard reveal about human nature? Give biblical examples.

 Redford, Douglas, Jim Eichenberger, and Tom Thatcher. “David’s Gratitude.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2019–2020. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson et al. Vol. 67. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2019–2020. 135. Print.