Mercy, Not Sacrifice

“For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”

Hosea 6:6 · BSB

Why would God prefer mercy to the offerings He Himself commanded?

A few verses to start — the connections are yours to draw

A line Jesus quoted twice. See what the prophets and the Gospels do with it.

This is a starting point, not a finished study: a question and a few verses, each drawn straight from the BSB text of Scripture. Save it to your canvas and trace the connections — and your own thoughts — yourself.