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Isaiah, one of Israel’s great prophets, spoke of God’s distaste for hollow rituals carried out by “religious” people who ignored both justice and mercy. Chapter 42 promised “the servant of the Lord.” Three times in four verses the prophet said “the servant” would bring justice. Jesus and his followers believed Jesus lived out the mission of Isaiah’s “servant .
- What actions led Isaiah to say that his people gave God “meaningless offerings”? Could it be that our offering s, and the ministries and budgets they make possible, lose their meaning if they are divorced from our whole way of life? To what extent are your offerings a sign that you are giving yourself to God and God’s purposes?
- What are some ways you know of that Jesus brought justice during his life on earth? Though Christians have often gotten it wrong, what are some of the ways the work of Jesus’ church has increased justice since his ascension? In what ways can we be Jesus’ hands and feet, seeking to increase justice today?
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