Saving Justice – Holy Righteousness. “For the Word of the Lord is upright; And all His work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness (tzaddeq) and justice (mishpat); the earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord.” (Psalm 33:4-5). There are two words translated as “justice” in the Hebrew Bible, “mishpat” and “tzaddeq.” One word, mishpat, …
Saving Justice – the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Mishpat (mish-pawt) = Hebrew word for “saving justice;” treating people equitably and fairly; giving others their human rights in freedom; advocating for what is properly due to others as fellow human beings made in the image of God; wisely defending others who are being treated …
Saving Justice – Rabbi A. J. Heschel. Mishpat (mish-pawt) = Hebrew word for “saving justice;” treating people equitably and fairly; giving others their human rights in freedom; advocating for what is properly due to others as fellow human beings made in the image of God; wisely defending others who are being treated unfairly, including the powerless, …
Saving Justice – the Prophet Micah. Mishpat (mish-pawt) = Hebrew word for “saving justice;” treating people equitably and fairly; giving others their human rights in freedom; advocating for what is properly due to others as fellow human beings made in the image of God; wisely defending others who are being treated unfairly, including the powerless, the …
Saving Justice – William Wilberforce. Mishpat (mish-pawt) = Hebrew word for “saving justice;” treating people equitably and fairly; giving others their human rights in freedom; advocating for what is properly due to others as fellow human beings made in the image of God; wisely defending others who are being treated unfairly, including the powerless, the vulnerable, …
Father God Continues to Work. “My Father is always working, and so am I.” (John 5:17). We serve a sleepless God who continues working 24/7. While the world is asleep, the Father never ceases to work in His creation. While we live in the presence of friends and enemies, He steadfastly remains in the watchtower …
On Christ as the Son of Man. “I kept watching the night visions, when I saw, coming with the clouds of heaven, One like a Son of Man. He approached the Ancient One, the Ancient of Days, and was led into His presence. To Him was given rulership, glory and a kingdom, so that all …
Holy Chutzpah – Early Martyrs of the Faith. The glorious company of apostles praise you. The noble fellowship of prophets praise you. The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.” (from the Te Deum, a poem of praise by Nicetus, 414 AD, modern day Serbia). Chutzpah (hoots-pah) is a Yiddish word that long ago entered English usage. It is …
Holy Chutzpah – Jesus of Nazareth. “Pilate went back inside his palace, and summoned Jesus. Looking Him over, Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you really the king of the Jews?” Jesus replied, “Are you asking because you really want to know, or are you only asking this because others have said it about me?” Pilate responded, …