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Lesson Summary:

Because God hears our prayers and has delivered us from death into eternal life, He is worthy of all our worship and thanksgiving.

Focus Passage: Psalm 116.

Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. Our God Hears (Psalm 116:1-4)

Principle: We can be thankful for a God who hears and answers our prayers.
Application: How confident are you that God hears and answers your prayers?
Scripture Reference

But certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer.
Psalm 66:19

Encouragement to Pray

II. Our God Delivers (Psalm 116:5-11)

Principle: We can be thankful for a God who deals bountifully with us.
Application: What are some of the treasures in the bounty the LORD has given you?
Scripture Reference

Bring my should out of prison, So that I may give thanks to Your name; The righteous will surround me, For You will deal bountifully with me.
Psalm 142:7

III. Our God is Worthy of Worship (Psalm 116:12-19)

Principle: We should live in continuous worship and thanksgiving.
Application: What will you give to the LORD this week in response to what He has given you?
Scripture Reference

Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.
Hebrews 13:15