Favoring Mercy Over Justice
The Kingdom of God is based on a bias…a bias toward mercy. (Matthew 5:38-48)
Mercy for the Marginalized
Because God is merciful, He wants to rescue oppressed and marginalized people from injustice. (Psalm 103:6, Zechariah 7:8-12, James 1:27-2:4)
Justice Through Jesus – Mercy for All
The man-made barriers of “tribalism” were nailed to the cross with Jesus. (Ephesians 2:11-20; Galatians 3:26-29)
Kingdom Justice – Kingdom Mercy
God’s approach to justice & mercy is very different than ours. (Matthew 20:1-16)
The Mercy of Salvation
The mercy of salvation is not just about restoring us. It also is about God restoring the world as He builds His Kingdom. (Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-21)
We Deserve Justice, We Get Mercy
Learning from God how to balance justice, mercy and humility. (Genesis 3:14-24)
Serving – A Labor of Love
Making it a spiritual priority to humbly serve others, in order to express God’s love inside and outside the church. (Philippians 2:1-4; Galatians 5:13-16)
Giving – A Purpose, not a Duty
If we’re not financially investing in the Kingdom…or we’re giving from a sense of duty…we’re missing out on God’s purposes for us. (Deuteronomy 26:1-13)
Let the Bible Get a Fresh Grip on You
Let the living God – through His living Word – get a fresh grip on your mind, your heart, your soul and your life. (Psalm 119:9-16)
Trust me…or God?
God – our invisible Creator – deserves our trust. (Hebrews 11)