87.2 I Want No Rams Nor Oil But Justice And Mercy

(Micah 6:6-8)

What shall I bring to the Lord, the God of heaven, when I come to worship him? Shall I bring the best calves to burn as offerings to him? Will the Lord be pleased if I bring him thousands of sheep or endless streams of olive oil? Shall I offer him my first-born child to pay for my sins? No, the Lord has told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: to do what is right, to love constantly, and to walk humbly with our God.

87.1 Do Not Offer Beasts But Do Well

(Isaiah 1:10-20)

Jerusalem, your rulers and your people are like those of Sodom and Gomorrah. Listen to what the Lord is saying to you. Pay attention to what our God is teaching you. He says, "Do you think I want all these sacrifices you keep offering to me? I have had more than enough of the sheep you burn as sacrifices and of the fat of your fine animals.  I am tired of the blood of bulls and sheep and goats. Who asked you to bring me all this when you come to worship me? Who asked you to do all this tramping around in my Temple? It's useless to bring your offerings. I am disgusted with the smell of the incense you burn. I cannot stand your New Moon Festivals, your Sabbaths, and your religious gatherings; they are all corrupted by your sins. I hate your New Moon Festivals and holy days, they are a burden that I am tired of bearing.

"When you lift your hands in prayer, I will not look at you. No matter how much you pray, I will not listen, for your hands are covered with blood. Wash yourselves clean. Stop all this evil that I see you doing. Yes, stop doing evil and learn to do right. See that justice is done- help those who are oppressed, give orphans their rights, and defend widows."

The Lord says, "Now, let's settle the matter. You are stained red with sin, but I will wash you as clean as snow. Although your stains are deep red, you will be as white as wool. If you will only obey me, you will eat the good things the land produces. But if you defy me, you are doomed to die. I, the Lord have spoken."

SHOUT TO THE LORD - Christian Song of Praise and Worship with Lyrics

Verse:

A                     E         F#m             E             D 

My Jesus, my Savior, Lord there is none like you.

                  A/C#       D                A/E

All of my days,           I want to praise

        F#m                   G D/F#   Esus4  E

The wonders of Your mighty        love.

A                 E                 F#m      E              D

My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength,

                A/C#   D        A/E

Let every breath, all that I am,

F#m                G      D/F#  Esus4 E                       

Never cease to worship   You!

Refrain:

A                   F#m           D              Esus4 E

Shout to the Lord all the earth let us sing.

A               F#m      D                 Esus4 E

Power and majesty, praise to the King.

F#m                   E                    D                                                 

Mountains bow down and the seas will roar

             E         F#m    E/G#   E

At the sound of Your name.

A            F#m           D               Esus4  E

I sing for joy at the work of your hand,

A               F#m       D              Esus4  E

Forever I'll love you, forever I'll stand

F#m           E                   D          E            A

Nothing compare to the promise I have in You!

(repeat all then Chorusd 2x)

To end:

F#m          E

Nothing compare to tje promise I have in you (2x)

What The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

31 Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field; 32 it is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches." 33 He told them another parable. "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened." 34 All this Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed he said nothing to them without a parable. 35 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world."

The Surpassing Treasure of God's Kingdom

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

44 "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, 46 who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it. 47 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net which was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind; 48 when it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into vessels but threw away the bad. 49 So it will be at the close of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous, 50 and throw them into the furnace of fire; there men will weep and gnash their teeth. 51 "Have you understood all this?" They said to him, "Yes." 52 And he said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old."