Justice

When love intersects broken lives, Christ's disciples are called to stand for justice. Biblical justice means lifting the bonds of oppression, identifying with the cause of the poor and meeting the needs- Greg Ogden. Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ

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Luke 4:18–19 NIV

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

What are biblical examples of injustice? Exodus 22:21-27; Exodus 23:1-9

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What is God’s response to injustice? Isaiah 1:16-17; Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 23:23

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How do we prevent or combat injustice? Leviticus 19:35-36; Deuteronomy 16:18-20

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