In this message, we consider the deeply personal and loving appeal God makes to humanity through the Gospel. From the prophetic words of Isaiah to the tender interactions of Jesus, we see that God is not distant—He calls us by name, redeems us, and invites us into a relationship marked by worship, truth, and gratitude.
Isaiah reminds us that we are known and loved by the One who formed us: “Fear not, for I have redeemed thee… thou art Mine.” (Isaiah 43:1). Jesus’ encounter with the thankful Samaritan (Luke 17) shows us that God values a heart that returns to Him with praise. And in John 4, we see that God still seeks true worshippers—those who respond to His Spirit-led appeal with sincere faith.
This preaching calls us to hear God’s voice through the Gospel—not just as a command to obey, but as a heartfelt appeal from the Creator who longs for our worship, our gratitude, and our trust. Will you respond?
Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation
Isaiah 43:1 “43 But now thus saith Jehovah, that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed thee, I have called [thee] by thy name; thou art mine.”
Isaiah 43:3 “3 For I [am] Jehovah thy God, the Holy One of Israel”
Isaiah 43:5 “5 Fear not, for I [am] with thee”
Luke 17:15-18 “15 And one of them, seeing that he was cured, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice,16 and fell on [his] face at his feet giving him thanks: and *he* was a Samaritan.
17 And Jesus answering said, Were not the ten cleansed? but the nine, where [are they]?18 There have not been found to return and give glory to God save this stranger. 19 And he said to him, Rise up and go thy way: thy faith has made thee well.”
John 4:21-24 “21 Jesus says to her, Woman, believe me, [the] hour is coming when ye shall neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem worship the Father.22 Ye worship ye know not what; we worship what we know, for salvation is of the Jews.
23 But [the] hour is coming and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for also the Father seeks such as his worshippers.24 God [is] a spirit; and they who worship him must worship [him] in spirit and truth.”