READINGS
Psalter--Psalms 46
First Lesson--This is a story of judgment and salvation that will become a parable of the church. Genesis 6:11-22
Second Lesson--Paul makes clear to the Romans that the good news is not that God is tolerant of moral negligence but that there is provision for salvation through faith. Romans 1:16-17, 3:22b-28 (29-31)
Gospel--Jesus warns against hypocrisy, which will be exposed, the disastrous end of deceitful living. Matthew 7:21-29

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: In this place of prayer let us invoke God by name,
People: that we may know God's gracious blessing.

INVOCATION
We come, O God, to hear again your word warning of judgment to come and to prepare ourselves for your proffered …