Pastor Brian Goke asserts that growing in compassion stems from looking for Jesus throughout God’s word and inviting piercing heart transformation. God demanded sacrifices at his altar so his people could truly understand their own sin and he could bridge the gap. Like we often do, they downplayed sin’s impact and the sacrifices became empty ritual. David’s prophetic Psalm 40 shows his understanding that God desires worship resulting in changed heart condition. In obedience, Jesus Christ chose to be the bond servant for humanity – to be pierced for our sins. God invites us to be bond servants of Jesus in response! Through true worship and deep relationship with God, our compassionate ministry will flow!