Week 3: 21 March to 27 March

Justice in Scripture is always rooted in time, place and story. It is about people, and the image of God within them, an image damaged and distorted by sin – our own, and others’. This week we walk with Jesus as he embraces those he meets.

Action for the week

Justice is about relationship, about a meeting of people, in their full humanity. Every day this week, try to speak to someone you would not normally speak with – someone you disagree with, or simply do not normally notice – and listen to their story, without interruption.

You can find short video introductions to the weekly themes from Isabelle Hamley on The Big Church Read website.

There are also in-depth interviews relating to the weekly themes and group discussion resources on SPCK’s homegroups website.

For children and families

Just relationships

This week we follow Jesus as he meets many different people who each have their own struggles and problems. We will explore how Jesus teaches about – and shows – the way God wants us to treat the people we encounter.

Read: Luke 10.25-28

‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart … and your neighbour as yourself.’

Prayer for the week
Lord Jesus, open our eyes this week to everyone we meet, that we may see all people as your children and share your love with them. Amen.