justice movements

Kingdom Justice in the Midst of Poverty and Injustice: 

Kingdom Justice in the Midst of Poverty and Injustice Viv Grigg He has shown you, O man, What is good and what the Lord Requires of you But to do justice And to love mercy And to walk humbly With your God (Micah 6:8)

The Biblical Basis for Doing Justice: 

The Biblical Basis for Doing Justice God is a God of Justice (Jer 9:23,34) Jesus Objective is to Bring Justice (Isa 42:1-4) We are to Seek first his Kingdom, his justicia (Matt 6:33) We are to defend the poor from those who oppress (Proverbs 31:8,9).

The Servant of Justice Foretold: 

The Servant of Justice Foretold Isaiah 42:1-4 One of the Four Servant Psalms

A. The Servant Among the Poor Foretold: 

A. The Servant Among the Poor Foretold Four Servant Songs Isaiah 42:1-4, 49:1-6, 50:4-9, 52:13-53:12 Prophecies about Jesus Prophecies of a servant among the poor

B. The Servant Among the Poor Foretold: 

B. The Servant Among the Poor Foretold Behold my Servant whom I uphold My chosen one in whom I delight I will put my Spirit on him and he will establish justice in the earth He will not falter or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth.

The Incarnation: Act of Justice That Changed History: 

The Incarnation: Act of Justice That Changed History 1. Down From His Glory… 2. O The Joy Of Following Jesus! 3. Incarnation As A Profound Economic Act 4. Incarnation As A Profound Political Act 5. Incarnation As A Profound Historical Symbol 6. Incarnation As the Beginning Of A New Social Ethic.

What is Justice?: 

What is Justice? The right thing The right place The right way The right timing

Four Levels of Doing Justice: 

Four Levels of Doing Justice Personal justice (righteousness) Relational Justice at Family & Personal Levels Movements Who Live Justly & Seek Justice National/International Justice

Personal Justice: 

Personal Justice Definition of righteousness (Ezek 18:7,8) The Command (Micah 6:8) Not dealing with issues to high for us (Psalm 131:1)

Relational Justice: 

Relational Justice Leave Edges of the Crops (Lev 23:22) Relationship to Authorities Speaking Truth + Submissive Spirit Peacemaking (Matt 5:8) Equity: Favoring the poor in order that justice is done Is God biased No, he equalizes, so he helps the poor

Development of Justice Movements: 

Development of Justice Movements Who live justly Who bring justice to their communities

Development of Justice Movements: 

Development of Justice Movements Doing justice begins in prayer E.g. Garbage in the slums Those who separate from the world impacts the world Society is strong when small organisations multiply Economically – small businesses Spiritually – movements of churches Politically – grassroots organizations These diffuse power in society Seek the welfare of the city (Jer 29:7)

Movements for Justice: 

Movements for Justice Two levels of movements to transform society Religious movements among the poor Social transformation movements among the elites

National/International Justice: 

National/International Justice How does a country become injust? (Isa 58:9-16) Transgressions are multiplied Denying the Lord, Turning away Speaking revolt ------------- Speaking oppression (Breakdown of Consensus) Violence ------------- Law & order Beyond Ethics Solution: a man or woman to intervene

Structural Change by Movements among Elite: 

Structural Change by Movements among Elite

Upper Level Justice: 

Upper Level Justice Joseph, entrusted with the care of his masters house (Genesis 39:6). Doesn’t belong: live as exiles (1 Peter 1:14,15) God is with him = success at every stage and blessing of those he serves Vicious opposition. Good actions may bring evil consequences Sees two Kingdoms, but fully engaged Sets clear boundaries