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What is righteousness, biblically speaking? Perhaps our typical view that relates this to our personal behavior and holiness is missing a dimension: justice. Called to Share the Good News This reading marks the fifth Sunday of Easter and the end … Continue reading
In Isaiah 42, we glimpse a promised Servant who will bring mishpat to the world. We have seen this Servant in Jesus but still await justice in full. As we wait, we must also do justice! We continue in our … Continue reading
Advent is a season of waiting, which is also what God told the prophet Habakkuk to do in the face of injustice. What are you waiting for? This week marks the beginning of Advent, a season of waiting. So, it … Continue reading
Date: November 13, 2022 Bible Reading: Micah [1:3-5] 5:2-5a; 6:6-8 Free Resource: Being Kind (Kids PK-2nd, NL) Unit Theme (November 13—November 20): God’s Plan for Peace The Point: God’s promised shepherd will bring peace and teach us to lead lives … Continue reading
The kingdom of God is a key part of Jesus’ message. This kingdom—where God’s will reigns completely—cannot exist apart from justice. Do Justice, Week 5 This is my fifth and final blog post on biblical justice. I have taken these … Continue reading
Why “do justice”? It’s simple: love. In Scripture, love is not a feeling, it is intention and action. Love in the short term is charity. Love in the long-term is justice. Do Justice, Week 4 This is the fourth (out … Continue reading
God’s prophets were concerned about the plight of widows, orphans, and immigrants. These represented economic vulnerability. We need to build resilience to truly do justice. Do Justice, Week 3 Over the past two weeks, I have been writing a series … Continue reading
Shalom is God’s vision for the world where every person has all that they need to flourish. This is the heart and goal of biblical justice. Do Justice, Week 2 Here we are in Week 2 of my five-week series … Continue reading
It is critical that we celebrate and honor the image of God in our transgender siblings, listen to their experiences, and act to counter injustice. Do Justice Happy almost-summer! You may, or may not, know that this Forming Faith blog … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24 Free Resource: Needs and Wants (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (November 14—November 21): Promises of Hope The Point: Amos reminds us to seek God, hate evil, and serve others. God, through the prophet Amos, … Continue reading