Walk Hard

Series: Connections Gives Back
May 25, 2008

Opening:
Last week we heard about the International Justice Mission (ijm.ca) and their Four-Fold Purpose:
1. Victim Relief
2. Perpetrator Accountability
3. Structural Prevention
4. Victim Aftercare
Justice is of the utmost concern for our God. Read the following verses: Psalm 9:8, 16, Psalm 36:6, Proverbs 18:5, Isaiah 1:17, Jeremiah 21:12, Amos 5:21-24, Matthew 12:18, Luke 11:24, Romans 3:22-26, Revelation 19:11. Discuss the four-fold purpose.

Digging Deeper:
Read Micah 6:1-8
Discuss the setting and background of this passage. Place the three-fold command in context. Come up with a biblical definition of Justice, Mercy and a Humble Walk. Examine your walk with God in light of the four characteristics discussed:
1. Putting God in the Lead
2. Going His Direction
3. Moving at His Pace
4. Agreeing on the Destination

Closing:
Look at the Sea to Sea insert. Discuss ways your group can help end the cycle of poverty in our community or in our world. How can your group support the riders from our church?

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