Episode The Biblical Call to Justice
What does justice mean to you? Explore the importance of justice throughout the Bible, what it means to “act justly” according to God's Word, and how we can live into this today!
Chapter 1
What comes to mind when you hear the word justice? Well, as you read through the Bible, you soon discover that justice is a major theme. So, how does the Bible define justice? Don’t miss Discover the Word this week as Rasool Berry leads Bill Crowder, Daniel Ryan Day, and Elisa Morgan in a series about “The Biblical Call to Justice.” Explore how God expresses justice and how we can apply that today.
Chapter 2
Can you think of anyone who would be a good example of living out what the Bible would call “justice”? Be part of the Discover the Word group as they explore a “power couple” from the Bible’s Old Testament that demonstrated some important aspects of living justly. Discover what biblical justice can look like at the individual level and how that can inspire the way we live today.
Chapter 3
Does it bother you to see someone taken advantage of by an unjust system? Has that ever happened to you? In this Discover the Word conversation, explore some examples both from the Bible and from more recent history about how God administers justice through His people for His people. Be encouraged by the assurance that God sees the injustice in our world, and He can do something about it.
Chapter 4
Do any leaders come to mind who used their power in a good way? Join the Discover the Word group as they explore two powerful examples where leaders used their power and influence to demonstrate a unique aspect of God’s justice. One is King David. The other is Maya Moore Irons. You may be surprised by how each of their stories put love and justice together for good.
Chapter 5
Who is more deserving of justice—the oppressed or the oppressor? In this episode, the Discover the Word group concludes their series about “The Biblical Call to Justice.” Join them as they explore two surprising accounts from the New Testament where Jesus gives justice to both someone who’s being oppressed and someone who’s doing the oppressing. Discover how Jesus’ words and actions can inspire us to live out biblical justice today!
About This Episode
- Show Notes
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The Hebrew word for justice appears over 400 times in the Old Testament. We gain insight about living out God’s justice in our own lives as we see how He expresses justice in both the Old and New Testaments. God often administers justice through His people for His people in examples like Moses, Boaz, Ruth, and King David. And Jesus shows us God’s heart to give justice to both the oppressed and the oppressors.
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- Boaz and Ruth demonstrate some important aspects of living justly (in Ruth 1:16-17, Ruth 2:2, and Ruth 2:8-11). How can their example inspire the way you live out biblical justice today?
- We see God administer justice through His people for His people in examples from the Bible (like Exodus 3:7-10) and from recent history (like Jubilee Day). How can this assurance we have in God encourage you during times of injustice?
- King David in the Old Testament (2 Samuel 9) and Maya Moore Irons today (The Return) both used their power to demonstrate a unique aspect of God’s justice. How does this inspire you to put love and justice together for good in your life?
- In the New Testament, Jesus gives justice to both people who’ve been oppressed (like Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46-52) and people who’ve oppressed others (like Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10). How can Jesus’ words and actions inspire you to live out biblical justice to both types of people in your life?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, help me understand Your heart for justice more clearly and help me recognize opportunities to share Your justice in my own life. When I witness or experience injustice, help me trust that You see it too and that You will respond. Amen.”
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