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Progressive/Social Justice Illustrations
Reading scripture through liberation, equality, and advocacy for the marginalized.
Key question: “How does this text speak to issues of justice, equality, and the liberation of the oppressed?”
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John 10:22-30 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
In John 10:22-30, compassion isn’t optional—it’s the shape of faithful discipleship—today, not someday.
John 10:22-30Progressive/Social JusticeSheep and ShepherdEternal Security
Luke 15 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
Luke 15: Through the margins, it demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
Luke 15
Psalm 118:14-29 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
In Psalm 118:14-29, compassion isn’t optional—it’s the shape of faithful discipleship—today, not someday.
Psalm 118:14-29
Philemon 1-21 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
Philemon 1-21 is inconvenient on purpose—God interrupts comfort to liberate the oppressed—today, not someday.
Philemon 1-21
2 Kings 5 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
2 Kings 5: Through the margins, it meets us gently—demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
2 Kings 5
John 1:1-14 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
John 1:1-14 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, compassion isn’t optional—it’s the shape of faithful discipleship—today, not someday.
John 1:1-14
Psalm 119:137-144 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
Psalm 119:137-144 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.
Psalm 119:137-144
Psalm 29 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
Psalm 29 50:1-8, 22-23 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.
Psalm 29
John 21:1-19 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
John 21:1-19 is inconvenient on purpose—God interrupts comfort to liberate the oppressed—today, not someday.
John 21:1-19
Psalm 137 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
In Psalm 137, love becomes public: the kingdom confronts systems that crush the vulnerable—today, not someday.
Psalm 137
John 20:19-31 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
In John 20:19-31, love becomes public: the kingdom confronts systems that crush the vulnerable—today, not someday.
John 20:19-31
Matthew 28:1-10 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
Matthew 28:1-10 85 insists that worship without justice is noise, not devotion—today, not someday.
Matthew 28:1-10
James 2 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
James 2: Through the margins, it demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
James 2
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
In 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, love becomes public: the kingdom confronts systems that crush the vulnerable.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Isaiah 35:1-10 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
Isaiah 35:1-10 Isaiah 5:1-7, love becomes public: the kingdom confronts systems that crush the vulnerable—today, not someday.
Isaiah 35:1-10
John 10 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
John 10: Through the margins, it doesn’t flatter us—demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
John 10
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
If 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 threatens your “normal,” ask who your normal has been hurting—today, not someday.
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
If Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 threatens your “normal,” ask who your normal has been hurting.
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
Revelation 1:4-8 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
Revelation 1:4-8 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.
Revelation 1:4-8
Acts 2 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
Acts 2: Through the margins, it demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
Acts 2
John 1:1-14 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
John 1:1-14 12:49-56 is inconvenient on purpose—God interrupts comfort to liberate the oppressed—today, not someday.
John 1:1-14
Luke 15:1-10 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
Luke 15:1-10 invites us to practice mercy with hands, budgets, and policies—not just feelings—today, not someday.
Luke 15:1-10
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
Progressive/Social Justice
Grace
Repentance
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Thanksgiving
Salvation
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Forgiveness
Restoration
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Healing
Humility
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The Word
Incarnation
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Righteousness of God
Love for Law
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God's Majesty
Divine Power
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Restoration
Discipleship
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Exile
Lament
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Resurrection
Doubt
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Resurrection
Hope
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Faith & Works
Impartiality
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Spiritual Gifts
Unity in Diversity
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Restoration
Joy
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Good Shepherd
Security
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Scripture Authority
Perseverance
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New Creation
Reconciliation
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Second Coming
Eternal Life
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Divine Sovereignty
Eternal Kingdom
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Holy Spirit
Pentecost
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The Word
Incarnation
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Lost and Found
Grace
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Lamentation
Divine Grief