Grateful Bible Characters
Inside the belly of a great fish, this prophet prayed a psalm of thanksgiving before God rescued him.
Who is Jonah?
The latest book of the bible we finsihed studying together was...
what is Ephesians?
Just before distributing bread during a chaotic and crowded gathering, Jesus gave thanks, right before the crowd misinterpreted the sign and tried to force Him to become king.
What is the feeding of the 5,000 (as recorded in John 6)?
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, …"
“…let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)
In this 2000 animated movie, a turkey named Reggie wants to be thankful despite almost being turned into Thanksgiving dinner.
What is “Free Birds”?
These two men prayed and sang hymns of thanksgiving to God while imprisoned, leading to an earthquake and the salvation of a jailer’s family.
Who are Paul and Silas?
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What is a picture of the one-dollar bill?
On a storm-tossed ship about to be destroyed, Paul took bread, gave thanks publicly, and encouraged 276 terrified people to eat.
What is Paul giving thanks before the shipwreck on Malta? (Acts 27)
"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; …"
“…for his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 118:1)
The 1621 harvest feast celebrated by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag lasted this many days, not just one.
What is three days?
This leader led the people in a massive thanksgiving procession on top of Jerusalem’s rebuilt wall.
Who is Nehemiah?
The reason why our group is called D & J, and still remains that way is because...
What is Dennis and Jason are the leaders and we couldn't agree on another name?
Standing before a sealed tomb, Jesus gave thanks out loud to the Father before any miracle occurred, so the crowd would believe.
What is the raising of Lazarus?
"Give thanks in all circumstances; …"
“…for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Pumpkin pie became associated with Thanksgiving because...
What is pumpkins were abundant in early colonial America and were mentioned in Pilgrim-era cookbooks?
Even though the people refused to repent, this prophet declared, “But I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation,” offering a thanksgiving hymn despite national judgment.
Who is Habakkuk?
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What is Christ's love
A healed man threw himself at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving — but the surrounding religious leaders became furious when the healing occurred on a Sabbath.
What is the healing of the man born blind? (John 9)
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus …"
“…giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving feast included native foods such as these two staples.
What are corn and cranberries?
This tribe’s name is derived from a Hebrew word meaning “praise” or “thanksgiving,” assigned by a mother who said, “This time I will praise the LORD.”
What is Judah? (Genesis 29:35)
On what day (Month, Date, Year) did D&J Lifegroup have its first gathering?
What is September 17, 2024
A Gentile commander washed in a river, was healed, and responded with a dramatic act of thanksgiving that involved taking dirt home from Israel.
What is the healing of Naaman? (2 Kings 5)
"Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, …"
“…that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” (Hebrews 13:15)
The U.S. Presidential turkey pardon tradition dates back officially to this president, who formalized the ceremony after earlier informal pardons.
Who is George H. W. Bush? (He made it an official annual event in 1989; Truman and Eisenhower had informal pardons earlier)