Read Isaiah 1:10-20

1. Discuss some of the things we typically say we hate. How many of those things are on the same level as injustice? What conclusions can you draw about this?
2. Looking through this passage, what sort of actions and behaviour from God’s people lead to this strongly worded complaint to his people?
3. Any worship anyone brings is only ever acceptable through the grace of God in Jesus. Can such grace overcome the situation outlined in Isaiah 1? If so, what explains Yahweh’s strong words to his people? Why doesn’t he just forgive and be done with it?
4. “It is impossible to have orthodoxy without orthopraxis: impossible to have right doctrine in isolation from compassionate and just practice.” – Discuss
5. Share a few stories of people who have seemed to get the balance right between great theology and compassionate practise
6. Share your thoughts on the significance of Isaiah 53:4-6 and 1 John 3:1 for your pursuit of justice in your local context

These questions are relevant to “Time for Justice: God Hates Injustice” from Gateway Community Church, March 08, 2015