May 31, 2020

God's Response to Racism- Micah 6:8

Preacher: Heath Haynes Series: Stand Alone Sermons Scripture: Micah 6:8

The death of George Floyd has sadly, once again, propelled the reality of racism in our culture to the front of our hearts, minds, and conversations. In this message, we lean into God's promise as well as His heart for all humanity.

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Discussion Questions

  • What did the Holy Spirit reveal to you through this teaching, your own pursuit of racial reconciliation, and the time you in time in Micah 6:8 on your own? What do you have questions about/are struggling with?
  • Possible follow-up questions:
    • How do we lament?
    • How do we engage God’s heart for justice individually and collectively?
    • How do we show kindness/the love of God to others, specifically those of a different race than us?
    • How do we express love through action?
    • How do we walk humbly with our God?
      • What are the implications for us personally?
      • What are the implications for us as a whole?
    • What are the challenges we face in being God’s instrument of reconciliation? How do we navigate those challenges?
    • What action steps can you take this week in response?

Resources:

Be the Bridge - empower people and culture towards racial healing, equity, and reconcilition (also has a great list of resources)

The Witness- a black Christian collective that engages issues of religion, race, justice, adn culture from a biblical perspective

God's Very Good Ideaa children's book to teach children how to enjoy being delightfully different yet all a part of God's family. 
Articles on how to lament HERE and HERE.
Articles on Race Reconciliation HERE
Books- 
Follow on Instagram- Latasha Morrision, Be The Bridge, Mike Kelsey
Right Now Media- MLK50: Gospel Reflections from the Mountain Top, Race Justice and the Church
Restoring Justice- local organization that provides holistic and loving legal and social defense for the marginazlied in our community. 
If you have more to add please email karen@thebridgemontrose.org

 

other sermons in this series

Mar 15

2020

Community is not a Commodity- 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Preacher: Heath Haynes Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12–26 Series: Stand Alone Sermons

Jan 19

2020

Jan 5

2020

The Steadfast Love of God- Andy Dong

Preacher: Weston Young Scripture: Psalm 103:1–22 Series: Stand Alone Sermons