Today’s reading takes us deeper into the story of Abram in Genesis, explores radical forgiveness in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and introduces themes of justice, mercy, and how we’re called to live under the New Covenant. We’ll unpack what “an eye for an eye” originally meant, how it’s often misused today, and whether capital punishment aligns with New Testament teachings. Plus, a reflection on how governments enforce justice while individuals are called to forgiveness—and where God’s heart sits when innocent people suffer.

Music Credit:
“Fly” by All the Good Folks

Sources:

• BibleGateway – Exodus 21:23–25

• BibleGateway – Leviticus 24:19–20

• BibleGateway – Deuteronomy 19:21

• BibleGateway – Genesis 9:6

• BibleGateway – Matthew 5:38–39

• Enduring Word Commentary – Matthew 5

• Blue Letter Bible – Matthew 5 Tools

• BibleGateway – Romans 12:19–21

• BibleGateway – Romans 13:1–4

• GotQuestions.org – What does the Bible say about the death penalty?

• BibleProject.org – “Law” and “Jesus and Justice” articles (bibleproject.org)