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Year of the Bible: Part Seven of TwelveSample

Year of the Bible: Part Seven of Twelve

DAY 25 OF 30

A Picture of God's Justice

Isaiah painted a picture of God's character and justice.

Matthew quotes Isaiah 42:1-5 and plainly says it is a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus (Matthew 12:16-21).

V1. Justice is fulfilled by God in service. Jesus described Himself as a servant in Matthew 23:11, Mark 9:35, and Mark 10:43-45. Justice has the work of truth. The Holy Spirit will always lead us into all truth (John 16:13). Jesus was filled with the Spirit and did ministry in the power and flow of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16).

V2. God's justice is humble.

V3. God's justice is gentle.

V4. God's justice is persistent and faithful. "He will not grow faint or be discouraged."

V4.God's justice is non-discriminating: "till He has established justice in the earth and the coastlands wait for His law."

V6. God's justice is a light for the nations.

V7. God's justice heals, sets free, and restores: "to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon."

Question: What comes to your mind when you think of justice? Does it reflect the above-listed characteristics?

Prayer: Jesus, thank you for showing me what the justice of God looks like. Thank you that your definition of justice is not self-serving in any way. Teach me to walk in the same way when it comes to seeking justice. Help me to be full of Your Spirit—humble with the heart of a servant and the will to wait for You in every circumstance. Amen!

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About this Plan

Year of the Bible: Part Seven of Twelve

This twelve-part plan can be read alone, with a group, or with family! Each month, you will discover the heart of God for the whole world. This month, you will read through major parts of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel, learning new parts of the unified story that leads to Jesus. Let's dive into part Seven of twelve!

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