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While the injustice of the people of Judah led to their downfall by the Babylonians, God promises the One who will bring life, justice, and righteousness to the broken people. Welcome to Advent The first Sunday of Advent is considered, … Continue reading
God’s expectations for the people of Judah do not match reality. Instead of justice, God sees oppression and injustice. So, God promises to send a king to establish true and lasting justice. Our Sin, God’s Faithfulness Last week, we began … Continue reading
Our third core value at Spirit & Truth Publishing is inclusivity. Essential to God’s unconditional love is the inclusion of all people, especially those who have been traditionally excluded. Why We’re Here At Spirit & Truth Publishing, our purpose is … Continue reading
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