* Forgiveness in the Lord’s Prayer

* What does Jesus teach about forgiveness?

* Bitterness, Resentment, and Anger

* Who has the authority to forgive sin?

* Is forgiveness a gift or an act of justice?

 

What does justice look like today?  How can Christians be good neighbors?  Chris George, pastor of Smoke Rise Baptist Church, joins Micah Spicer to grapple with these practical questions for churches and people of faith.

Also in this Episode:

* “Mine” as a naughty word.

* How can churches address issues of economic justice in our community.

* Scripture of the Day: The Book of Ruth, Acts 2:42-47

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

 

Matthew 21:12-17, Mark 11:15-19, Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22

* What economic implications does the temple have in Israel during the lifetime of Jesus?

* What does Jesus think about taxes and sacrifices associated with the Temple in Jerusalem?

* Why does Jesus cleanse the temple?

* Luke’s Gospel as good news for the poor.

* Was Jesus a Capitalist?

2 Chronicles 9:1-28

* God establishes justice while his people are in the wilderness.  When they settle the land of Israel, do they continue to practice God’s justice?

* A unified monarchy is established under Saul, but doesn’t last forever.

* Solomon is a rich and wise ruler, but he is not perfect.

Genesis 47: 13-31, Exodus, Deuteronomy

* Joseph helps Pharaoh build an exploitative economy in Egypt

* Given current economic trends, does Pharaoh’s economy compare to our  context?

* How does wilderness differ from dwelling in Egypt?

* What are ways that Christians can seek justice in spite of unfair economic practices?

Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 21

* The ascension of Jesus

* What is the great commission?

* Are there multiple ways to live out the great commission?

* Is mission work subjective?

 

John 21

* Jesus walking through walls

* Do we treat “Doubting Thomas” fairly?

* What is the place of guilt and shame after Easter?

* “Going Fishing” after the crucifixion

John 21

* What are the minister’s favorite holidays?

* How should churches build off the  momentum of Easter?

* Implied forgiveness in the gospels.

1 Corinthians 15

* 1st Century perspectives on afterlife

* Heaven, Hell, Immortality of the Soul

* How does the rapture fit into the afterlife?

* What is so important about the resurrection of Jesus?

 

Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 21

* Defining resurrection

* What is so important about the resurrection of Jesus?

* Unique perspectives on Easter morning