Justice + Mercy | What Color is God? Week 3
When someone finds out what you do, or where you are from, what question do they always ask you?
Read Luke 10:29-37. Like the people in this story, do you believe cultural perspectives influence your thoughts about people from different cultures or races? If so, how?
Read Micah 6:8. What does it mean to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God when it comes specifically to race and people who look different from us?
Read Romans 12:9-21. Take a moment to think about what sticks out to you in this verse? When you’re ready, share where God may be inviting you to lean in and take action.
Now close your time in prayer. Here’s an example: “God we thank you for your mercy & justice that you have first extended to us. We ask for clarity on your truth and how we could partner with you for unity amongst all people. Show us your ways. Examine our hearts. Deepen our belief in Jesus and who he is and how he showed us to be. Amen.”
When you hear the word “justice”, the idea of mercy doesn’t usually follow. After all, those two are polar opposites, right? Surprisingly enough, God says that they’re more related than we think. Join us this week as Chuck Mingo and Brian Stevenson teach us what it takes to walk humbly.