Crossroads Church
Campfire Stories :: Part 6
Is This Your Stuff? :: Ryan Howell
Locations & Times
Crossroads Church Loveland Campus
5420 N Taft Ave, Loveland, CO 80538, USA
Thursday 6:30 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Anchor Verse “There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.” John 21:24
What’s the Issue Anyway?
_______________ and _______________ are equal opportunity oppressors.
That Reminds Me of the Story of Judah and Tamar in Genesis 38
Genesis 38 reminds us of the ________________ and __________________ of scripture.
Judah marries a _______________ woman and had three sons: Er, Onan and Shelah.
Er dies ____________ leaving Tamar a _________________ widow.
The law of the __________________ falls on Onan.
Onan withheld _____________ _______________ from Tamar.
In fear, Judah tries to _______________ the voice of Tamar.
Tamar takes justice into her own hands, risking her _____________ and her ____________.
Tamar’s ____________ topples Judah’s ______________.
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At the right moment, Tamar took ______________ for her own vindication and found divine justice.
At the right moment, Tamar took ______________ for her own vindication and found divine justice.
Wisdom for my everyday, peacemaking life?
__________ and _________-________________ give birth to injustice in our hearts. (Genesis 38:9-11)
Injustice feels like you have no _____________, trapped under oppression. (Genesis 38:12-14)
Working for your justice could come at a high _________________ price. (Genesis 38:24)
Trust the _____________ of Christ in you, encouraging and empowering you.
How can this make me a better human and our world a better place?
We can ______________ others to action.
We will move __________________ by the power of God at work in us.
What is God inviting you into today?
1. Take the first step and tell someone about the injustice you are experiencing or have experienced.
2. Examine your own leadership to see where fear and self-interest are growing.
Thought Provoking Questions for Groups or Personal Reflection
1. Have you or someone you known been trapped, powerless in a circumstance that has stolen your freedom or silenced your voice? If comfortable, share a bit of that story.
2. What about the story today inspires you? What disturbs you about the story? If it were up to you, would you have put it in the Bible?
3. What keeps you from taking action to find your justice or vindication? What support or help would you need to take action?
4. Have you been inspired by someone else’s fight for justice? Who was it and why was their story so impactful?