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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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Matthew 13 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
Matthew 13: Through the margins, it doesn’t flatter us—demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
Matthew 13Progressive/Social JusticeParablesKingdom of God
Jeremiah 31 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
Jeremiah 31: Through the margins, it meets us gently—demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
Jeremiah 31
Matthew 1:18-25 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
Matthew 1:18-25 1:1-4; 2:1-4 is inconvenient on purpose—God interrupts comfort to liberate the oppressed—today, not someday.
Matthew 1:18-25
Luke 23:33-43 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
Luke 23:33-43 12:49-56 invites us to practice mercy with hands, budgets, and policies—not just feelings—today, not someday.
Luke 23:33-43
1 Corinthians 2:1-16 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
1 Corinthians 2:1-16 15:1-10 names what we avoid: neutrality in injustice is still a choice—today, not someday.
1 Corinthians 2:1-16
James 1 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
James 1: Through the margins, it meets us gently—demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
James 1
1 Corinthians 15 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
1 Corinthians 15: Through the margins, it meets us gently—demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
1 Corinthians 15
2 Kings 5:1-14 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
2 Kings 5:1-14 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.
2 Kings 5:1-14
2 Kings 5 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
2 Kings 5: Through the margins, it demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
2 Kings 5
Psalm 27:1, 4-9 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
Psalm 27:1, 4-9 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, compassion isn’t optional—it’s the shape of faithful discipleship—today, not someday.
Psalm 27:1, 4-9
Luke 6:27-38 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
Luke 6:27-38 makes room for the wounded: God sees the overlooked and calls the Church to solidarity.
Luke 6:27-38
Acts 10:34-43 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
In Acts 10:34-43, love becomes public: the kingdom confronts systems that crush the vulnerable—today, not someday.
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 24:36-44 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
Matthew 24:36-44 12:18-29 is inconvenient on purpose—God interrupts comfort to liberate the oppressed—today, not someday.
Matthew 24:36-44
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
Romans 10:8b-13 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
Romans 10:8b-13 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.
Romans 10:8b-13
Philemon 1-21 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
Philemon 1-21 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.
Philemon 1-21
1 Timothy 2:1-7 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)
1 Timothy 2:1-7 invites us to practice mercy with hands, budgets, and policies—not just feelings.
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 12:13-21 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
If Luke 12:13-21 threatens your “normal,” ask who your normal has been hurting—today, not someday.
Luke 12:13-21
Hebrews 11 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
Hebrews 11: Through the margins, it doesn’t flatter us—demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
Hebrews 11
Revelation 5:11-14 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)
Revelation 5:11-14 is inconvenient on purpose—God interrupts comfort to liberate the oppressed—today, not someday.
Revelation 5:11-14
John 3 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
John 3: Through the margins, it demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.
John 3
Psalm 138 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
In Psalm 138, love becomes public: the kingdom confronts systems that crush the vulnerable—today, not someday.
Psalm 138
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
Acts 9:1-6 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)
In Acts 9:1-6, love becomes public: the kingdom confronts systems that crush the vulnerable—today, not someday.
Acts 9:1-6
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New Covenant
Heart
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Incarnation
Virgin Birth
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Crucifixion
Forgiveness
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Wisdom of God
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Trials
Wisdom
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Resurrection
Hope
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Healing
Faith
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Healing
Humility
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Trust In God
Divine Protection
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Love Your Enemies
Generosity
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God's Impartiality
Gospel Proclamation
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End Times
Watchfulness
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God's Majesty
Divine Power
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Salvation
Faith
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Forgiveness
Restoration
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Prayer
Intercession
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Greed
Wealth
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Faith
Perseverance
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Worship
Lamb of God
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New Birth
Faith
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Thankfulness
Divine Faithfulness
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The Word
Incarnation
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Conversion
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