Bible Verses
Bible Characters
Thanks in the Bible
Thanks in the Bible cont.
Thanksgiving (Holiday)
100
“For I know the plans I have for you … plans to prosper you and not to harm you.”
Jeremiah 29:11
100
This shepherd boy became king of Israel and defeated a giant with only a sling and a stone.
David
100
When David was saved from the lion's den, what royal ruler praised/thanked God?
The king
100
Who did Jesus raise from the dead after a prayer of thanks to God?
Lazarus
100
When does Thanksgiving take place yearly?
The 4th Thursday of every November
200
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…”
Galatians 5:22–23
200
Known for her faithfulness, she said “Where you go I will go” and became the great-grandmother of King David.
Ruth
200
What did God make when Noah gave thanks after the flood?
Rainbow
200
What happened to Daniel after he gave thanks to God by an open window?
He got thrown into the lions' den
200
What sport is commonly associated with Thanksgiving
Football
300
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5
300
This prophet survived a night in a den of lions because he continued praying to God despite a king’s decree.
Daniel
300
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18
300
When did Jesus give thanks before doing?
Feeding the 5000
300
When was the first Macy Thanksgiving Parade
1924
400
“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.”
2 Timothy 1:6–8
400
He doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he saw and touched Jesus’ wounds for himself.True or false: You must give thanks through only SOME things
Thomas
400
What was Jonah doing when he gave thanks?
He was inside a fish
400
During the Last Supper, what food & drink did Jesus give thanks for?
*Hint: Communion
Bread & Wine
400
Where did the first Thanksgiving happen?
Massachusetts
500
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Colossians 3:23
500
A courageous queen, she risked her life to speak to the king and save her people from destruction.
Esther
500
Who was the Israelite King that danced in thanks to God when the ark of the covenant was returned?
King David
500
Who gave thanks when they saw baby Jesus?
a. Anna
b. King Herod
c. The shepherds
d.Simeon
Anna the prophet
500
This ship carried the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620
The Mayflower