Why the Poor? Why the City?
by ed. by Mark Kramer
Jesus
said that
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim
the year of the Lord's favor.
(Luke 4:18,19)
God's Word tells us much about the poor and about the city, but unless we study it faithfully, we'll be of little use as God's people in the world. Read the articles and Bible studies below to understand more of God's heart for urban justice.
Toward a Balanced Theology
Why Care At All
About the Poor?
by Scott Bessenecker
Focus on the Poor: Their Plight
An excerpt from an intriguing 2100 Productions video originally presented at
Urbana 93.
Focus on the Poor: God's Compassion
A second excerpt from a 2100 Productions video from Urbana 93.
Focus on the Poor:
Video Study Guide
First watch the videos above. Then use these questions to respond and gain a
deeper understanding of the issues presented.
Nurturing the Spirit
to Serve
An Interview with Pastor Bill Hybels, Willow Creek Community Church
God's Concern for the City:
A Bible Study Series
An Introduction: God's Concern for Cities
The
City of God
Revelation 21:1-22:5
Relating
Crossculturally
Acts 6-7
Accepting
Those Who Are Different
Acts 10:1-48
The
Plight of the Poor
Amos 3-6
Christian
Living in a Non-Christian World
Daniel 1, 6
Return to the Global Urban Missions feature.
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