God Calls the Church to Repentance (Psalm 50, Part 3)

Sacrifice in the Church (verses 22-23)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2050:22-23&version=NIV

True worship includes the fear of God, the acknowledgment of our sin, and a petition for forgiveness. God provides salvation to those who bring sacrifices of thanksgiving in words and deeds. The effect of holy living is praising God. We worship God with gratitude and devotion.

Lord God, we want to remember You. We offer Your our sacrifices and thanks. We praise You, Lord God, for preparing the way for us. We praise You for giving us Your salvation.

Not all the blood of beasts on Jewish altars slain

Could give the guilty conscience peace or wash away the stain.

But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, takes all our sins away;

A sacrifice of nobler name and richer blood.

Isaac Watts (1674-1748)