In which contexts would people of your culture typically come into contact with injustice?
Injustice is when someone uses their power to take from others the good things God wants them to have: their life, liberty, dignity and the fruits of their love and labour (International Justice Mission) – Discuss
Dave mentioned in his sermon that up until the last 10 years or so, he was not aware of much emphasis on the issue of injustice from evangelical Christian preachers. Is that a common experience? What factors might account for it?
Read Ezekiel 22:1-16. What strikes you about the way injustice is spoken about in this passage?
Read Lev 19:35-37, and Lev 11:45. Discuss the ultimate motive for God’s people to embody his law (see also Ex 19:4-6)
Since injustice has its roots in the fall, the ultimate cure is Christ ruling his people and his world – Discuss.
What are the implications of the above for the many good – but ultimately secular – efforts against injustice?