Key Question: At the heart of biblical justice and compassion is the vision of a community where all our relationships–with God, others, self, and the rest of creation–are well-organized and ordered as God designed them to be. How should this reality inform the action we take to care for others?
We’re back with Episode 2 of Just Neighbors, a podcast for every believer who has been transformed by the Gospel and desires to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God and their neighbors in need. Join hosts Jami Kaeb and Ryan MacDonald as they talk with leaders, pastors, and practitioners about how to live a life of biblical justice and compassion.
This week, our guest is taking us through the thread of justice that runs throughout all of Scripture, and how that should inform our daily living. Dr. Gerry Breshears is a Professor of Theology at Western Seminary. He has been a pastor for many years and a faithful preacher at his church in Gresham, OR. Gerry is also on the board of directors for The Bible Project and is one of its founding members.
Specifically, we are exploring why biblical justice needs to be the foundation for the action we take to care for others. When we dive deep into the very heart of God regarding the brokenness in our world, we can discover the best ways we should help those in need.
NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR IMPLICATIONS:
Dr. Breshears shared the four types of poverty people may experience:
- An economic poverty: How are we supporting others financially and with tangible resources?
- A poverty of dignity: How are we supporting the empowerment of people to live with dignity, confidence, and self-identity?
- A poverty of community: How do we ensure that no one is trapped in isolation, and restore them to community?
- A poverty of transcendence: How do we help people reconnect with the God of the universe who is looking back at them with love?
When we consider these four areas of biblical justice, they should clearly frame our view of effective justice work.
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- Gerry Breshears’ Website
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- [Book] When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself
- [Article] Justice and Compassion Within the Kingdom’s Framework
- [Article] The Outward Look and Feel of Humility
- [Article] Justice With Jesus
- [Book] Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Makes Us Just
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Meet Our Guest
Dr. Gerry Breshears is a Professor of Theology at Western Seminary. He has been a pastor for many years and a faithful preacher at his church in Gresham, OR. Gerry is on the board of directors for The Bible Project and is one of its founding members.
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