Songs of Thanksgiving and Christmas — five lessons connecting the Psalms’ thanksgiving with the praise surrounding the birth of Jesus.
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Lesson 1 — Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving (Nov. 15)
Remembering the goodness and faithfulness of God. Key texts: Psalm 95:1–7; Psalm 100; Psalm 103:1–5.
Lesson 2 — Mary: My Soul Glorifies the Lord (Nov. 22)
Thanksgiving for God’s mercy and faithfulness. Key texts: Luke 1:26–55; Genesis 12:1–3; 2 Samuel 7:12–16; 1 Samuel 2:1–10.
Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov. 29)
Lesson 3 — Zechariah: Praise God Who Redeems His People (Dec. 6)
Thanksgiving for redemption and covenant fulfillment. Key texts: Luke 1:5–25, 57–79; Genesis 22:15–18; 2 Samuel 7:12–16; Isaiah 40:3–5; Malachi 3:1; 4:5–6.
Lesson 4 — The Angels: Glory to God in the Highest (Dec. 13)
Thanksgiving for the Savior who has been born. Key texts: Luke 2:1–20; Isaiah 9:2–7; Micah 5:2–5.
Waiting faithfully for the God who keeps His promises. Key texts: Luke 2:22–38; Isaiah 40:1–5; Isaiah 42:6–7; Isaiah 49:6; Titus 2:11–14.