One edition of a series of pastor's messages on what the Bible says about justice. Content is an excellent resource for pastors to use to develop their own message. Includes audio MP3 and a PDF transcript.
In Luke 4:16-21, Jesus reads from the prophet Isaiah words that define in part his earthly messianic mission. Christ-followers are called to join in the epic struggle to bring what goes on so right in heaven down to earth. It goes beyond just pointing people to Christ's love; it entails becoming the power and voice for those who are denied the very basic necessities of life. With information from studies on the working poor and extreme poverty in general, as well as personal experiences, Bill Hybels challenges listeners to find life in all its fullness by continuing Christ's mission to fix this broken world by overturning the systems that oppress the poor, the marginalized, the vulnerable. From the time you cross over the line of faith and decide you're a Christ-follower until the time you go to heaven, what are you going to do?
