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The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have added to the stream of cases, particularly over the past year, raising questions about systemic issues of racial disparities in the implementation of justice in our nation. Along with the well-known cases of Trayvon Martin in Florida, Michael Brown in Ferguson, and Eric Garner …
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Almighty God, You are righteous and just, You are the Judge and the Deliverer, and we worship You. Our world, Lord, needs Your intervention with goodness and fairness – come to us! Our lives, Lord, need Your touch of healing and restoration – come to us! Thank You for the message of Obadiah, who reminds …
Understanding Amos’ message is tied up in these four contextual factors: a shift in structures of land ownership and exploitation within the new structure an increasing gap between the wealthy elite and the poor peasant class corruption of justice in the law courts covenantal disobedience with hypocritical religious ceremonies Generally speaking, Amos proclaimed a message …
This past weekend at Eastbrook, I continued our series on the minor prophets, "God in the Ruins," by turning attention to the prophet Amos. Amos is best-known for his strong words about justice and righteousness, and his stinging rebuke of the people of Israel, particularly their leaders. Unlike many other minor prophets, Amos has a …
Almighty God, who can stand before You without feeling some level of smallness, fear, and failing? Have mercy on us in spite of our wrongs, and bring Your forgiveness over our sins, both known and unknown. Save us from false religion, from the bustling of activity that has lost its center in You and fails …
Matthew Erickson 