For Jesus and the tradition he was raised in, you cannot serve God without pursuing justice. Today, lead pastor Josh Scott examines the role justice plays in Exodus, in the messages of the prophets, and in Jesus’ own worldview. He also discusses the way Christianity has changed into something completely different from its roots, and he challenges us to prioritize justice over theology and community over self-interest. 

Episode Recap:

In honor of Juneteenth, we’re going to talk about justice in the Christian faith (2:31)
Exodus is the defining narrative of the tradition Jesus was raised in (3:57)
Exodus challenged the idea that God was found among the powerful (5:27)
Judaism isn’t about legalism, it’s about community and justice (10:13)
Jubilee made sure the gap between people didn’t continue to grow (17:47)
The prophets understood that you can’t have worship without justice (21:49)
Jesus followed in the tradition of the prophets (27:35)
How did Christianity become what it is today? (34:35)
Following Jesus means existing for the betterment of the world (39:04)


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