Your Assignment

In Western churches, issues of social justice are either neglected entirely or substituted in place of the gospel message. Yet the Old Testament prophets can help us clarify the relative importance of such issues.

For this assignment, you will write a paper about social justice.

 Steps

1. Complete the assigned readings for this unit as specified in the work sequence.

Also, read/review the following:

1. Deuteronomy 5:6-21 and 10:12-22
2. James 2:14-26
3. The Message of the Prophets p. 70

2. In a Microsoft Word document, write a reflection of at least 1,000 words (4 pages) on the issue of social justice. Include answers to the following questions:

• According to Micah, what were the specific sins (vertical and horizontal) for which God rebuked His people? What is the relationship between these actions and God's covenant (cf. Deut. 5:6-21, 10:12-22)?
• What is the relationship between one's (vertical) relationship with God and one's (horizontal) relationships with others (cf. Micah 6:6-8, James 2:14-26)?
• What is one 'underclassed' group for which God has burdened you? In what tangible ways can you demonstrate the love of Christ to this group?

Your grade will be calculated according to the elements specified in the Social Justice in Micah Paper Rubric.

3. After you have submitted your paper and the due date for the assignment has passed, your faculty member will make the Micah lecture available. Watch the lecture.