Drawing Near to God: Sacrifice, Joy, and Judgment

Violence, vengeance, sacrifice and salvation—Psalm 149 holds together two realities we often try to separate. Praise to God and His righteous judgment belong together, and both reveal the depth of Christ’s mercy. From Old Testament sacrifice to the Lamb of God, we learn why God’s path of life is the only one that saves.Sunday Morning Bible Study – November 23, 2025Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, ArkansasPastor David BuchsKey ThemesGod’s judgment exposes the true cost of sin: death.Sacrifice reveals God’s grace through a substitute—fulfilled in Jesus Christ.Worship is not entertainment, but entrance into God’s holy presence.The Lord’s Supper is no mere symbol but the true body and blood that gives life.#Psalm149 #BibleStudy #GraceLutheranLittleRock #LutheranBibleStudy #ChristOurSubstitute