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We partner with God as he brings beauty and order to our world. Here are some resources to help you engage this dynamic of a renewed life:
Explore This Dynamic
Watch or listen above for an introduction to Do Justice, or read the transcript here:
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Discuss with Others
• What reflections or insights from the “Do Justice” content stuck with you this week?
• People often think of showing mercy and doing justice as something done for “those people over there.” How does that change as we understand our brokenness and constant need as daily recipients of mercy and justice through Christ?
• How might the concepts of equity and order shape not only how we seek justice, but how we seek to be just people in daily life?
• Listen, learn, speak, and act are four action steps you can take as you pursue justice. Which of these comes most easily to you? Which is the hardest? Why?
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Teachings
“Do Justice” by Jeremy Treat
Biblical justice is a God-centered vision of equity and order where all people can flourish as image bearers of God. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Discipleship Pathway series with a sermon from Deuteronomy 10:17-19 about doing justice.
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FOR KIDS: “Do Justice” by Kevin Weiner and Jonathan Fitzgerald
Jesus brought ultimate justice through his life, death, and resurrection, and he is making the world right again. Thanks to Jesus, we can now be part of the process of doing justice and bringing restoration.
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“Wisdom in Justice” by Jeremy Treat
God is a God of justice, and so his people are called to be people of justice. Pastor Jeremy Treat preaches from Proverbs 11:1-10 on the reality of injustice and how we are to wisely pursue justice, advocate for the oppressed, and look to Jesus.
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Readings*
Generous Justice by Tim Keller
This book explores a life of justice empowered by an experience of grace: a generous, gracious justice and offers readers a new understanding of modern justice and human rights that will resonate with both the faithful and the skeptical.
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“Pursue Justice” by Jeremy Treat
In this excerpt from his book Seek First, Pastor Jeremy gives an overview of the biblical theme of justice then looks at some practical applications.
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Insider Outsider by Bryan Loritts
Bryan Loritts is an African-American pastor known for leading churches into biblical diversity. In this book, he shares his own story as black man learning to navigate the culture of the American church.
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“Letter From a Birmingham Jail” by Martin Luther King, Jr.
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. was imprisoned for peacefully protesting racial segregation. While in prison, Dr. King wrote this letter to “white moderates,” fellow clergymen who were accusing him of causing disunity. The letter is a plea for true Christian unity, inviting all to join in the work of racial reconciliation.
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* While we may not agree with everything in every book we recommend, we think they’re helpful resources to better understand Scripture and learn to follow Jesus in every area of life.
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