Adult Bible Study Guide Jul Aug Sep 2019
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The LEAST of THESE Ministering to Those in Need JONATHAN DUFFY
The Least of These Contents 1 God Created. . . 2 Blueprint for a Better World 3 Sabbath: A Day of Freedom 4 Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs 5 The Cry of the Prophets 6 Worship the Creator 7 Jesus and Those in Need 8 “The Least of These” 9 Ministry in the New Testament Church 10 Living the Gospel 11 Living the Advent Hope 12 To Love Mercy 13 A Community of Servants
The Least of These Our Goal WE ARE GOING to see what the Word of God says (and it says a lot) about our duty to minister to the needs of those around us. “ ‘Freely you have received, freely give’ ” (Matt. 10: 8, NKJV). That says it all.
The Least of These Lesson 4, July 27 Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs
Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs Key Text Psalm 82: 3, 4, nkjv “DEFEND THE POOR and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy; free them from the hand of the wicked. ”
Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs Initial Words ANY REFLECTION ON life in this fallen world could hardly ignore the injustice that so permeates the human condition. Injustice is repeatedly described as something that our Lord cares about and seeks to relieve. It is He who is the hope of the hopeless. Minister to the poor, oppressed, and forgotten who we are obligated to help.
Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs Quick Look 1. Psalms: Hope for the Oppressed (Psalm 82) 2. Psalms: Walking With the Lord (Psalm 146: 5 -9) 3. Proverbs: Mercy on the Needy (Proverbs 14: 31)
Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs 1. Psalms: Hope for the Oppressed Psalm 82 nkjv “GOD. . HOW LONG will you judge unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked? Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy; Free them from the hand of the wicked. . Arise, O God, judge the earth. . ”
1. Psalms: Hope for the Oppressed Seem Overwhelmed GOD SEES AND hears people who are in distress and trouble. Most often in the Psalms we hear those cries from people who have trusted in God but are not seeing justice done. The affirmations of the goodness, justice, and power of God can seem overwhelmed by the injustice and oppression that the voices in these songs experience or observe.
1. Psalms: Hope for the Oppressed Bridging Gap Between Faith and Tragedy Yet, these are the songs of those who are still singing. Faith has not been quenched. There is still hope; and the urgency is for God to act before the oppressed are destroyed by the weight of the evil brought against them. The writers try to bridge the gap between the affirmations of their faith and the trials and tragedies of life.
1. Psalms: Hope for the Oppressed Bridging Gap Between Faith and Tragedy Throughout the Psalms, the repeated answer to this tension is the hope and promise of God’s good and just judgment. Evil and injustice may seem triumphant for now, but God will judge the evildoers and the unjust. They will be punished, while those they have hurt and oppressed will be
1. Psalms: Hope for the Oppressed “Do Something, God!” Psalm 82 is a response to such a situation. It describes God’s role as Supreme Judge, and it depicts a scene in which He judges the leaders and even the judges of the people. This psalm emphasizes that those who fill such roles in society “are appointed to act as judges under Him. ” —Prophets and Kings 198.
Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs 2. Psalms: Walking With the Lord Psalm 146: 5 -9 nkjv “HAPPY IS HE. . . whose hope is in the Lord his God, . . . who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry. The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners. . . opens the eyes of the blind; . . . raises those who are bowed down; . . . watches over the strangers; . . . relieves the fatherless and widow. . ”
2. Psalms: Walking With the Lord A King’s Promises “I WILL SING of mercy and justice; to You, O Lord, I will sing praises. I will behave wisely in a perfect way. . I will walk within my house with a perfect heart” (Psalm 101: 1, 2 NKJV). Psalm 101 is a text for leaders. Few of us might be leaders, but we all have roles in life in which we have the opportunity to influence and
2. Psalms: Walking With the Lord A King’s Promises The starting point for David is honoring God for His mercy and justice (Ps. 101: 1), which became the foundation for everything David sought to uphold by his leadership. Justice and mercy were to mark his leadership, even among those who worked with and for him.
2. Psalms: Walking With the Lord Joining God in What He does The final five psalms begin with a command to “Praise the Lord!” but the first of these, Psalm 146, has a particular focus on God’s concern for the poor and oppressed as a primary reason for such praise. This psalm describes God’s continuing work in the world as judge, provider, liberator, healer, helper, and defender
2. Psalms: Walking With the Lord Joining God in What He does Sometimes we think of caring for the needy as something we ought to do because God said so. But Psalm 146 says this is something God already does —and we are invited to join with Him. When we work against poverty, oppression, and disease, we are truly working with God. What greater privilege can
Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs 3. Proverbs: Mercy on the Needy Proverbs 14: 31 nkjv “HE WHO OPPRESSES the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the needy. ”
3. Proverbs: Mercy on the Needy Reflections on Helping the Needy PROVERBS EMPHASIZES THE concern and attention God has for the poor and vulnerable. Sometimes people are poor because of circumstances, poor choices, or exploitation, but whatever the causes of their situation, the Lord is still described as their Creator (see 22: 2) and Defender (see 22: 22, 23).
3. Proverbs: Mercy on the Needy Reflections on Helping the Needy While Proverbs does offer a better life through choosing wisdom and obeying God, riches are not always the result of God’s blessing. Faithfulness to God is always seen as more important and ultimately more rewarding than material gain: “Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice” (Prov. 16: 8, NIV).
3. Proverbs: Mercy on the Needy Reflections on Helping the Needy Another concern is honesty and fair dealing in business, government, and in administering justice (see Prov. 14: 5, 25; 16: 11; 17: 15; 21: 28; 28: 14– 16). Proverbs is not only concerned with the lives of individuals but also how society as a whole should function for the benefit of all, particularly for those who need protection.
Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs Final Words PSALMS AND PROVERBS offer insights into God’s vision for society and His special concern for the poor and oppressed. The cry of the Psalms and the wisdom of Proverbs are that God does notice and will intervene to protect those too often ignored or exploited. And if that’s what God’s about, it’s what
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