(5–8 minutes, easy setup)
Learners will share how thankfulness is reflected in their lives.
Divide learners into groups of three to four people and invite them to discuss:
When was the last time you...
Allow three to five minutes for learners to share with their group members, and then ask: Would you describe yourself as a thankful and grateful person? Would you characterize most people today as generally thankful and grateful for what they have? Encourage learners to explain their responses to these questions.
Explain that while we often are thankful to God and to others for what they have done for us, in the busyness of life, we sometimes forget to show our gratitude. Explain that today's lesson is about a man who took the time to stop and show his thankfulness for what God had done in his life.