Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice ~ Proverbs 31:8-9 | A call to moral courage and social responsibility in these challenging times

Before we begin, check out this short video from the Bible Project on the book of Obadiah: youtu.be/i4ogCrEoG5s?si…. The book of Obadiah is a short one. Just 21 verses! But don’t discount the wisdom found in this book. The prophet Obadiah receives a vision from the Lord that…

Watch Bible Project Video on Nahum Here: bibleproject.com/videos/nahum/ This is a prophetic poem that announces God’s judgment against Nineveh, the capital of the brutal Assyrian Empire. This book was written by the prophet Nahum of Elkosh, who was sent to tell of the coming downfall.

“Community leaders and organizers, your inaction is violence”

As explained yesterday, this book is heavier than some. It presents the righteous characteristics of the Lord while proclaiming the coming downfall of Nineveh. The Lord is a jealous God who is slow to anger and great in power. (Exodus 34:6-7) He is patient to show His wrath.

For those who say “Illegal is illegal.” On this Juneteenth, remember: slavery was once legal. Harboring a fugitive enslaved person? Illegal. Black freedom? Illegal. “Illegal is illegal” has always been used to defend injustice. Legality ≠ morality. Justice calls us higher.

We have comfort in knowing that our God cares for His people by making faithful and accurate judgments. How we view justice may differ from how God views it. Sit with that and remember how God prevails over all.

Through Habakkuk's prayers of lament and confusion, God reveals his justice and righteousness in unexpected ways, and Habakkuk learns to celebrate and have faith amid uncertainty

We need people who are not okay with the status quo of ongoing economic injustice, exploitation, and inequity, but who are freed from the tyranny of power, prestige, and possessions into a radical belonging and a radical love. —Drew Jackson

On this day the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, outlawing discrimination based on race, religion, sex, and nationality. Our collective work to uphold those values continues 60 years later. Today and everyday, we celebrate champions of respect and equity for all people.

If there is to be any hope, it must begin with God: He is our everlasting hope.

How should the Church integrate evangelism and justice?

"Leading people who are not like you doesn’t pull you away from performance. It’s what drives it.” -Stephanie Chung #GLS25

Do the “dreamers,” immigrants, and refugees feel loved by this nation?

“O God, our Father, forgive us that we have tolerated so long the inhumanity of low wages and unemployment. Give us, we pray, the strength and wisdom and courage to end it. Amen.” e. stanley jones

“Immigrants are to be treated with compassion, dignity, fairness and respect.”

Our mission has always been clear: make disciples, love God, love our neighbors, and expand His Kingdom. Nothing is more powerful.

In preparation for today, consider Leviticus 19:34. . . put yourself for a moment in the shoes of a family that has been compelled by opportunity or forced to leave their home and now lives in a country with an unknown language and unfamiliar customs.

When Amos cried out, “let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24), he knew full well that justice is God’s own action. The river belongs to God. Amos does not command Israel to generate justice by sheer effort; he declares what

"When the church allows political ideology—whether right or left—to define the contours of discipleship, it participates in the same substitution. Jesus is no longer Lord; ideology is.” Alan Hirsch