Old Testament
Their primary purpose was to serve as God’s representative by communicating God’s word to people.
Who are the prophets
He was the only non Jewish New Testament author.
Who was Luke.
This day, the Spirit descended on the followers of Christ and the church was born.
This is remaining close to the marginalized of society to share in the experience of their struggle.
What is the power of proximity.
These sum up what God requires of us.
What are to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
They were considered to be half breeds, a mix of Jew and Gentile.
Who are the Samaritans.
These widows were not receiving their daily food allowance and the church had to figure out a more equitable plan to serve them.
Who are the Hellenistic Jewish widows.
The ability to effectively adapt and interact with individuals from diverse cultures.
What is cultural intelligence.
The prophet Amos accuses them of taking advantage of the poor.
Who is Israel
In the story about the Sheep and the Goats, these were the consequences of helping the hungry, sick, and others in need.
What is they inherit the kingdom/ eternal life.
This German pastor opposed the regime of the Third Reich and urged fellow Christians to stand against Hitler.
Who is Detriech Bonnhoffer.
Human beings made in God’s image.
What is the Imago Dei.
This is the Hebrew word for mercy in Micah 6:8.
What is hesed.
This both comforts us and disrupts us.
The Gospel
Her faith in God compelled her to participate in the voter’s registration movement of Mississippi, which cost her her job, and launched her political activism.
Who is Fannie Lou Hamer.
The Kingdom Mosaic
What is a diverse group of people coming together as a cohesive whole, together committed to making the invisible kingdom of God visible to the world around it.
The book of Isaiah is broken into three portraits of the Messiah.
Who are King, Servant and Anointed Conquerer.
The lawyer asks this question,"Who is my neighbor?" in this parable.
What is the Good Samaritan.
This person's faith drew his attention to the deplorable conditions of farm workers in the west and started labor unions to ensure workers could fight for their rights.
Who is Cesar Chavez.
When everyone has equal access without support or accommodations because the cause of the inequity has been addressed and the systemic barrier has been removed
What is justice.