The Park Road Pres Podcast

Today, we're going to look at the opposite of justice which is not mercy but injustice; how injustice is the outgrowth of something we all tolerate in ourselves and that is, idolatry and arrogance. Idolatry, arrogance and injustice walk together in this fallen world… Let's look at: An Anatomy of Arrogance When Arrogance Goes Unchecked The Answer to Arrogance and Injustice

In the Christian Faith, justice and mercy are central (Ps 85.10). We traffic in mercy and justice a lot more than we think. As with most of the passages in Kings, today's strikes us as odd…and difficult to apply but it offers a crucial and often-misunderstood vision of mercy and justice so let's jump in: The Powerful, Partying, Proud Alliance The Puzzling Parable Acted The Pouty Ahab (or Personal...

So…is work truly good (even being a dishwasher or a rickshaw driver or a deodorant tester)? And where in the Bible is that stated? Let's look at the END of work by which I mean, the purpose, aim or goal of work as depicted in these final chapters of the Bible. Let's look at: Believers Will Work in the Afterlife Work Will Be Redeemed Work Is a Gift From God

Today we consider the passing of time and the rhythm of work and rest in the various increments and cycles – days, weeks, months, years, decades and lifetimes: "Work and the REST of the Story!" Just two points today: Principles for the Rest of the Story Promises to Sustain the Practice of Rhythm

The NT writers address these roles repeatedly in order to say, "These roles/functions are important – the way you carry out your daily tasks as believers in Jesus will be different from the ways your non-Christian neighbors do it… here's how, here's why and here's the ultimate purpose…" So, let's look at this enormous thrust and theme in the NT and see what we may have missed in our own assessment...

When you think of the generosity mandates in the Bible – there are a lot of them and they're heavy! So, think about those each command as a burden loaded into a big wagon (charity, hospitality, kindness, tithing, diligence, good works) – they're all piled high in a cart you have to pull! BUT there's a horse available to pull that wagon AND there's tack, a harness and reins and a bridle) a way to h...

Jeremiah's experience informs our idea of the Christian life and instructs us how to think creatively about our daily employment as promoting the good of our neighbors even as we live in a strange land. Let's look at: A Letter from Beyond Living In Tents Is Always Intense The Exile Lifestyle

There are two points I want to use to lead us this morning- from Paul's instruction to the Colossians. 1. The Work of Union with Christ…. 2. Working in Union with Christ.