The history of the world is the struggle against people and systems that enslave. Abraham’s family became immigrant slaves, oppressed by the injustice of Egypt. Israel’s longing to be free is a universal longing. When God heard their cries and set the Israelites free, it reflected God’s desire to set us free from anything that enslaves. The Psalmist says, “The Lord sets prisoners free.” (Psalm 146:7). Jesus launched his ministry by declaring, “He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed.” (Luke 4:18) For those who follow Jesus, our calling is the same. 

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