The Book of Job–Pastor Wick discusses five biblical reasons for undeserved suffering. [Devotional guide available]
Fresh Hope for New Beginnings
Sermons on justice
Jeremiah 25–When you see things in the world that just aren’t right, there are different ways to respond. You can complain about it. You can try to fix it in your own way. Or, you can allow God to fix it in His way and in His time. This is having faith that God will…
Jeremiah 11:18-12:17–Those who are disobeying God seem to be thriving. “How is this right?” Jeremiah asks. God’s complete answer may surprise you.
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 The Cross of Christ has made us members of the same family, one body. Sometimes we would rather dwell on our differences, causing division. In this passage, Paul says that when we come together to share the Lord’s Supper, it’s the right time to examine ourselves.
Isaiah 59 & 60 “Justice is far from us, and righteousness does not reach us. We look for light but all is darkness,” the prophet laments. But it won’t always be this way. “For the Redeemer will come…” and then things will change. “Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and…
Isaiah 56:1-8 In this passage, the prophet Isaiah looks forward to the day when the promise of peace, justice and righteousness will be extended to all. This is what the Lord says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.”
Psalm 9 This psalm is David’s testimony of how he has seen God work justice in the past. He confidently includes a prayer for God to make things right in his present situation as well. The God of justice will answer.
Malachi 2:17-3:5 The Lord says He is tired of people asking, “Where is the God of justice?” He lets them know that the God of justice is soon coming in person. He is coming as a refiner’s fire to put things right. “But who can endure the day of His coming?”
It just doesn’t seem right when the bad guys don’t seem to get what they deserve. But in the end, the Mighty Lord who judges all will bring justice for those who have suffered under the corrupt world systems.
Revelation 15:1-4 The scene in heaven reveals a victory party for those who have overcome. They celebrate who God is and what He has done. “Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways.”