Topics discussed in this podcast include Jesus' death satisfying God's justice, distinguishing 'doing justice' as an issue of the church or the state, determining who is oppressed and standing up against those who refuse to see the oppressed, the relationship between justice and power in the Bible, condensing complex issues in a short video, engaging with the state for racial reconciliation, taking action in one's own community, predatory lending and the need for interest-free micro loans, and the relationship between justice and self-worth.
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Jesus' death satisfies God's justice through substitutionary atonement, demonstrating sacrificial love and setting a new benchmark for justice.
The church has a role in addressing justice issues by being a contrast community that prioritizes caring for the vulnerable and advocating for the common good.
The church should empower and stand up for the vulnerable, particularly those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, by acknowledging their worth and helping overcome self-sabotage mentalities.
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The biblical vision of justice includes addressing social inequities and caring for the vulnerable
The podcast explores the biblical understanding of justice, emphasizing the importance of addressing social inequities and caring for the vulnerable. In the Old Testament, justice meant addressing social disparities in the corporate life of ancient Israel between the privileged and the powerless. This idea of justice is the main theme throughout the biblical story, and it continues to be relevant for God's people today, including the family of Jesus. The new covenant family is called to practice justice in a similar way by using their privilege and status for the sake of the vulnerable, following Jesus' example.
Understanding how Jesus' death satisfies God's justice
The podcast delves into the question of how Jesus' death satisfies God's justice. While the concept of substitutionary atonement can be difficult to grasp in legal terms, it aligns with the biblical understanding of righteousness and justice. In the biblical narrative, God demonstrates his righteousness or justice by both dealing with human evil and fulfilling his promise to provide blessing to the nations. Jesus' death fulfills this vision of justice by taking upon himself the consequences of human evil, showing sacrificial love, and setting a new benchmark for the covenant family's understanding of justice.
Navigating the church's role in addressing justice issues
The podcast touches on the topic of the church's role in addressing justice issues and distinguishes between the church and the state. While the state may be responsible for addressing social issues, the church is called to be a contrast community that fosters an alternative vision of justice. The role of the church is to care for the vulnerable, prioritize justice, and advocate for the common good within its community. The specific ways the church engages with justice will depend on the context and unique challenges of that community.
Identifying the vulnerable and empowering them
The podcast explores how to determine who the vulnerable are in a community and how to stand up for them in love. The biblical model highlights the widows, orphans, immigrants, and others who are socioeconomically disadvantaged. The church should pay special attention to those in their community who are vulnerable or disenfranchised due to their socioeconomic status, seeking to empower them and create new opportunities. The focus is on acknowledging the worth and potential in each individual and helping them overcome self-sabotage mentalities.
The relationship between justice and power
The podcast briefly touches on the topic of the relationship between justice and power. It highlights Paul's call to the Corinthians and slave owners like Philemon to use their power and influence to benefit those who are vulnerable. However, the concept of power and justice is complex and can differ depending on individual circumstances. The Holy Spirit plays a significant role in bringing wisdom and guidance to navigate the intersection of justice and power.
This is our last episode for 2017! Thank you to all our supporters! All of this is because of you. We’ll be back in 2018 with a full slate of exciting podcast episodes, videos, and some surprises as well!
We discussed four questions in this episode:
Questions:
Jenn (3:25): “How does Jesus’ death work to satisfy God’s ‘justice’?
Corey (23:08): “How do we distinguish ‘doing justice’ from being an issue of the church or the state to address?
Logan (39:05): “How do we determine who is oppressed and who isn’t? And how do we stand up against people who refuse to see the oppressed? Also, 2 Thessalonians 3:10 has been used as a case against helping the homeless… is this correct?”
Vic (57:15): “What’s the relationship in the Bible between justice and power?”
Resources:
Michael Sandel: Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do?
You can check out our video on Justice here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A14THPoc4-4
More resources are at: thebibleproject.com
Music:
Defender Instrumental: Rosasharn Music
Show Produced by:
Jon Collins, Dan Gummel and Matthew Halbert-Howen
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