This week’s lesson

Focus: Isaiah 58:1-12

We’ve heard people say the church is full of hypocrites. I think God might agree with them. In this week’s lesson, God calls out the hypocrisy of Israel’s worship and lifestyle.

As you read this portion of Scripture notice what the Jewish people consider as worship. Then notice what God considers as worship and why He doesn’t respond to their prayers.

Worship isn’t just what happens on Sunday. Worship of God is a daily, moment by moment state of being. When Christ walked this earth as one of us, He was in a constant state of worship. He loved the Father with every ounce of His being and that love was expressed in obedience to the Father and love for others— even to death. To love God is to worship God.