OnScript Michael Rhodes – Just Discipleship
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Sep 18, 2024 Michael Rhodes, an expert in biblical justice and a distinguished lecturer in Old Testament studies, explores the vital link between justice and discipleship. He discusses the transformative impact of Deuteronomy on understanding justice today. Listeners will discover the importance of community in addressing racial challenges and the need for a broader engagement with marginalized groups. With a mix of humor and depth, Rhodes contrasts biblical figures Joseph and Daniel to present fresh political discipleship ideas and rethinks virtue ethics in biblical interpretation.
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Rhodes' Church and Racial Reconciliation
- Michael Rhodes grew up in Memphis, where his church had a history of segregation and was actively working to overcome its racist past.
- He credits elders and pastors in his church, along with influences like John Perkins and Ron Sider, for raising awareness about racial justice within the church.
Justice as Love in Public
- Justice is what love looks like in public, not merely an abstract ideal.
- It involves faithfully using one's power or agency to promote the well-being of all, especially the vulnerable in the community.
Discipleship and Justice
- Rhodes emphasizes the importance of discipleship in discussions of justice.
- He argues that Christians have become aware of the need for justice but often lack the practical skills and character formation to enact it.