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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
King Ahab accuses the prophet Elijah of being a troubler of Israel, even though it is his own idolatrous leadership that is causing the trouble. But aren’t we all called to be troublemakers? God’s Way of Leading We are continuing … Continue reading
How we define words matters. The word “sin” is critical in interpreting this text, Paul’s letters, and the Bible in general. What if it’s less violating a legal code and more disrupting shalom? As I have mentioned before, sometimes reading … 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
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
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2021 Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Free Resource: Light in the Darkness (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (November 14—November 21): Promises of Hope The Point: The prophet promises a new king who will be the presence of … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9 Free Resource: What Kind of Messiah? (Kids- 3rd-6th) Advent Theme (December 2 – December 23): Faith in God’s Promises We continue in our theme of Faith in God’s Promises, this third Sunday of Advent. Isaiah 42 … Continue reading