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TRANSCRIPT
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
WHY THIS STUDY NOW
WHAT ARE THE SOURCES
Key Resources Texts
bull The Bible Godrsquos Word
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience (Moody 2014)
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Other Resources Texts Websites
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence A Practical Guide to
Walking with Low-Income People (Moody ndash Coming in October 2015)
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert Helping Without Hurting In Short-Term Missions - Leaders Guide (Chicago
Moody Publishers 2014)
bull Craig L Bloomberg Neither Poverty nor Riches A Biblical Theology of Possessions (Downers Grove
InterVarsity Press 1999)
bull The Chalmers Center ndash wwwchalmersorg
bull Bryan L Myers Walking with the Poor Principles and Practices of Transformational Development
(Maryknoll Orbis Books 2011)
bull Anne R Bradley amp Art Lindsley editors For the Least of These A Biblical Answer to Poverty (Grand
Rapids Zondervan 2014)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip Other Resources Texts Websites
bull Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert What Is the Mission of the Church (Crossway 2011)
bull Robert D Lupton Compassion Justice and the Christian Life Rethinking Ministry to the Poor (Regal 2007)
bull Robert D Lupton Toxic Charity How Churches amp Charities Hurt Those They Help (amp How to Reverse It) (Harper One 2011)
bull Randy Alcorn The Treasure Principle (Multnomah Books 2001)
bull Jonathan Edwards ldquoThe Duty of Charity to the Poor Explained and Enforcedrdquo (173233)
bull httptruthinheartcomEarlyOberlinCDCDEdwardsSermonsCharity[1]htm
bull Greg L Bahnsen ldquoHelping the Poor without Feeding the Beastrdquo
bull httpwwwreformedorgwebfilesantithesisindexhtmlmainframe=webfilesantithesisv1n2ant_v1n2_poorhtml
bull Tim Keller ldquoThe Gospel and the Poorrdquo
bull httpwwwscribdcomdoc9098057Themelios-Volume-33-Issue-3
bull httpsvimeocom5911393
bull httpwwwhlicorguploadsthegospelandthepooroutlinepdf
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Other Resources Texts Websites
Pro-Capitalism (bent) and Theologically Conservative Perspective
bull The Acton Institute The Poverty Cure Initiative ndash wwwpovertycureorg
bull Kairos Journal Topics ldquoPoverty and Wealthrdquo amp ldquoEconomic Systemsrdquo ndash wwwkairosjournalorg
bull The Institute for Faith Work amp Economics httpstifweorg
bull Walter Kaiser ldquoOwnership and Property in the Old Testament Economyrdquo
bull httpstifweorgresourceownership-and-property-in-the-old-testament-economy
bull Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo amp ldquoJubilee and Justicerdquo
bull httptifweorgwp-contentuploads201210Five-Myths-of-Jubileepdf
bull httpstifweorgjubilee-and-justice
bull Glenn Sunshine ldquoPoverty amp the Churchrdquo
bull httpstifweorgpoverty-and-the-church
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Emergent Liberal Perspective Resources
bull Jim Wallis wwwSojournersorg
bull Ronald Sider Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger Moving from Affluence to Generosity (Thomas
Nelson 2005)
bull Evangelical for Social Action httpwwwevangelicalsforsocialactionorg
bull Shane Cairborne The Irresistible Revolution Living as an Ordinary Radical (Zondervan 2006)
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
Some Specific Objectives
bull What is the Gospelrsquos relationship to the poor
bull Evangelism and mercy ministry how do they go together
bull Who are the poor
bull What are the causes of poverty
bull What is the Christianrsquos call to help the poor
bull How to help the poor without hurting
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Humility
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
WHY THIS STUDY NOW
WHAT ARE THE SOURCES
Key Resources Texts
bull The Bible Godrsquos Word
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience (Moody 2014)
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Other Resources Texts Websites
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence A Practical Guide to
Walking with Low-Income People (Moody ndash Coming in October 2015)
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert Helping Without Hurting In Short-Term Missions - Leaders Guide (Chicago
Moody Publishers 2014)
bull Craig L Bloomberg Neither Poverty nor Riches A Biblical Theology of Possessions (Downers Grove
InterVarsity Press 1999)
bull The Chalmers Center ndash wwwchalmersorg
bull Bryan L Myers Walking with the Poor Principles and Practices of Transformational Development
(Maryknoll Orbis Books 2011)
bull Anne R Bradley amp Art Lindsley editors For the Least of These A Biblical Answer to Poverty (Grand
Rapids Zondervan 2014)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip Other Resources Texts Websites
bull Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert What Is the Mission of the Church (Crossway 2011)
bull Robert D Lupton Compassion Justice and the Christian Life Rethinking Ministry to the Poor (Regal 2007)
bull Robert D Lupton Toxic Charity How Churches amp Charities Hurt Those They Help (amp How to Reverse It) (Harper One 2011)
bull Randy Alcorn The Treasure Principle (Multnomah Books 2001)
bull Jonathan Edwards ldquoThe Duty of Charity to the Poor Explained and Enforcedrdquo (173233)
bull httptruthinheartcomEarlyOberlinCDCDEdwardsSermonsCharity[1]htm
bull Greg L Bahnsen ldquoHelping the Poor without Feeding the Beastrdquo
bull httpwwwreformedorgwebfilesantithesisindexhtmlmainframe=webfilesantithesisv1n2ant_v1n2_poorhtml
bull Tim Keller ldquoThe Gospel and the Poorrdquo
bull httpwwwscribdcomdoc9098057Themelios-Volume-33-Issue-3
bull httpsvimeocom5911393
bull httpwwwhlicorguploadsthegospelandthepooroutlinepdf
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Other Resources Texts Websites
Pro-Capitalism (bent) and Theologically Conservative Perspective
bull The Acton Institute The Poverty Cure Initiative ndash wwwpovertycureorg
bull Kairos Journal Topics ldquoPoverty and Wealthrdquo amp ldquoEconomic Systemsrdquo ndash wwwkairosjournalorg
bull The Institute for Faith Work amp Economics httpstifweorg
bull Walter Kaiser ldquoOwnership and Property in the Old Testament Economyrdquo
bull httpstifweorgresourceownership-and-property-in-the-old-testament-economy
bull Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo amp ldquoJubilee and Justicerdquo
bull httptifweorgwp-contentuploads201210Five-Myths-of-Jubileepdf
bull httpstifweorgjubilee-and-justice
bull Glenn Sunshine ldquoPoverty amp the Churchrdquo
bull httpstifweorgpoverty-and-the-church
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Emergent Liberal Perspective Resources
bull Jim Wallis wwwSojournersorg
bull Ronald Sider Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger Moving from Affluence to Generosity (Thomas
Nelson 2005)
bull Evangelical for Social Action httpwwwevangelicalsforsocialactionorg
bull Shane Cairborne The Irresistible Revolution Living as an Ordinary Radical (Zondervan 2006)
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
Some Specific Objectives
bull What is the Gospelrsquos relationship to the poor
bull Evangelism and mercy ministry how do they go together
bull Who are the poor
bull What are the causes of poverty
bull What is the Christianrsquos call to help the poor
bull How to help the poor without hurting
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Humility
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
WHAT ARE THE SOURCES
Key Resources Texts
bull The Bible Godrsquos Word
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience (Moody 2014)
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Other Resources Texts Websites
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence A Practical Guide to
Walking with Low-Income People (Moody ndash Coming in October 2015)
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert Helping Without Hurting In Short-Term Missions - Leaders Guide (Chicago
Moody Publishers 2014)
bull Craig L Bloomberg Neither Poverty nor Riches A Biblical Theology of Possessions (Downers Grove
InterVarsity Press 1999)
bull The Chalmers Center ndash wwwchalmersorg
bull Bryan L Myers Walking with the Poor Principles and Practices of Transformational Development
(Maryknoll Orbis Books 2011)
bull Anne R Bradley amp Art Lindsley editors For the Least of These A Biblical Answer to Poverty (Grand
Rapids Zondervan 2014)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip Other Resources Texts Websites
bull Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert What Is the Mission of the Church (Crossway 2011)
bull Robert D Lupton Compassion Justice and the Christian Life Rethinking Ministry to the Poor (Regal 2007)
bull Robert D Lupton Toxic Charity How Churches amp Charities Hurt Those They Help (amp How to Reverse It) (Harper One 2011)
bull Randy Alcorn The Treasure Principle (Multnomah Books 2001)
bull Jonathan Edwards ldquoThe Duty of Charity to the Poor Explained and Enforcedrdquo (173233)
bull httptruthinheartcomEarlyOberlinCDCDEdwardsSermonsCharity[1]htm
bull Greg L Bahnsen ldquoHelping the Poor without Feeding the Beastrdquo
bull httpwwwreformedorgwebfilesantithesisindexhtmlmainframe=webfilesantithesisv1n2ant_v1n2_poorhtml
bull Tim Keller ldquoThe Gospel and the Poorrdquo
bull httpwwwscribdcomdoc9098057Themelios-Volume-33-Issue-3
bull httpsvimeocom5911393
bull httpwwwhlicorguploadsthegospelandthepooroutlinepdf
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Other Resources Texts Websites
Pro-Capitalism (bent) and Theologically Conservative Perspective
bull The Acton Institute The Poverty Cure Initiative ndash wwwpovertycureorg
bull Kairos Journal Topics ldquoPoverty and Wealthrdquo amp ldquoEconomic Systemsrdquo ndash wwwkairosjournalorg
bull The Institute for Faith Work amp Economics httpstifweorg
bull Walter Kaiser ldquoOwnership and Property in the Old Testament Economyrdquo
bull httpstifweorgresourceownership-and-property-in-the-old-testament-economy
bull Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo amp ldquoJubilee and Justicerdquo
bull httptifweorgwp-contentuploads201210Five-Myths-of-Jubileepdf
bull httpstifweorgjubilee-and-justice
bull Glenn Sunshine ldquoPoverty amp the Churchrdquo
bull httpstifweorgpoverty-and-the-church
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Emergent Liberal Perspective Resources
bull Jim Wallis wwwSojournersorg
bull Ronald Sider Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger Moving from Affluence to Generosity (Thomas
Nelson 2005)
bull Evangelical for Social Action httpwwwevangelicalsforsocialactionorg
bull Shane Cairborne The Irresistible Revolution Living as an Ordinary Radical (Zondervan 2006)
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
Some Specific Objectives
bull What is the Gospelrsquos relationship to the poor
bull Evangelism and mercy ministry how do they go together
bull Who are the poor
bull What are the causes of poverty
bull What is the Christianrsquos call to help the poor
bull How to help the poor without hurting
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Humility
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Other Resources Texts Websites
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence A Practical Guide to
Walking with Low-Income People (Moody ndash Coming in October 2015)
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert Helping Without Hurting In Short-Term Missions - Leaders Guide (Chicago
Moody Publishers 2014)
bull Craig L Bloomberg Neither Poverty nor Riches A Biblical Theology of Possessions (Downers Grove
InterVarsity Press 1999)
bull The Chalmers Center ndash wwwchalmersorg
bull Bryan L Myers Walking with the Poor Principles and Practices of Transformational Development
(Maryknoll Orbis Books 2011)
bull Anne R Bradley amp Art Lindsley editors For the Least of These A Biblical Answer to Poverty (Grand
Rapids Zondervan 2014)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip Other Resources Texts Websites
bull Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert What Is the Mission of the Church (Crossway 2011)
bull Robert D Lupton Compassion Justice and the Christian Life Rethinking Ministry to the Poor (Regal 2007)
bull Robert D Lupton Toxic Charity How Churches amp Charities Hurt Those They Help (amp How to Reverse It) (Harper One 2011)
bull Randy Alcorn The Treasure Principle (Multnomah Books 2001)
bull Jonathan Edwards ldquoThe Duty of Charity to the Poor Explained and Enforcedrdquo (173233)
bull httptruthinheartcomEarlyOberlinCDCDEdwardsSermonsCharity[1]htm
bull Greg L Bahnsen ldquoHelping the Poor without Feeding the Beastrdquo
bull httpwwwreformedorgwebfilesantithesisindexhtmlmainframe=webfilesantithesisv1n2ant_v1n2_poorhtml
bull Tim Keller ldquoThe Gospel and the Poorrdquo
bull httpwwwscribdcomdoc9098057Themelios-Volume-33-Issue-3
bull httpsvimeocom5911393
bull httpwwwhlicorguploadsthegospelandthepooroutlinepdf
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Other Resources Texts Websites
Pro-Capitalism (bent) and Theologically Conservative Perspective
bull The Acton Institute The Poverty Cure Initiative ndash wwwpovertycureorg
bull Kairos Journal Topics ldquoPoverty and Wealthrdquo amp ldquoEconomic Systemsrdquo ndash wwwkairosjournalorg
bull The Institute for Faith Work amp Economics httpstifweorg
bull Walter Kaiser ldquoOwnership and Property in the Old Testament Economyrdquo
bull httpstifweorgresourceownership-and-property-in-the-old-testament-economy
bull Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo amp ldquoJubilee and Justicerdquo
bull httptifweorgwp-contentuploads201210Five-Myths-of-Jubileepdf
bull httpstifweorgjubilee-and-justice
bull Glenn Sunshine ldquoPoverty amp the Churchrdquo
bull httpstifweorgpoverty-and-the-church
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Emergent Liberal Perspective Resources
bull Jim Wallis wwwSojournersorg
bull Ronald Sider Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger Moving from Affluence to Generosity (Thomas
Nelson 2005)
bull Evangelical for Social Action httpwwwevangelicalsforsocialactionorg
bull Shane Cairborne The Irresistible Revolution Living as an Ordinary Radical (Zondervan 2006)
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
Some Specific Objectives
bull What is the Gospelrsquos relationship to the poor
bull Evangelism and mercy ministry how do they go together
bull Who are the poor
bull What are the causes of poverty
bull What is the Christianrsquos call to help the poor
bull How to help the poor without hurting
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Humility
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip Other Resources Texts Websites
bull Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert What Is the Mission of the Church (Crossway 2011)
bull Robert D Lupton Compassion Justice and the Christian Life Rethinking Ministry to the Poor (Regal 2007)
bull Robert D Lupton Toxic Charity How Churches amp Charities Hurt Those They Help (amp How to Reverse It) (Harper One 2011)
bull Randy Alcorn The Treasure Principle (Multnomah Books 2001)
bull Jonathan Edwards ldquoThe Duty of Charity to the Poor Explained and Enforcedrdquo (173233)
bull httptruthinheartcomEarlyOberlinCDCDEdwardsSermonsCharity[1]htm
bull Greg L Bahnsen ldquoHelping the Poor without Feeding the Beastrdquo
bull httpwwwreformedorgwebfilesantithesisindexhtmlmainframe=webfilesantithesisv1n2ant_v1n2_poorhtml
bull Tim Keller ldquoThe Gospel and the Poorrdquo
bull httpwwwscribdcomdoc9098057Themelios-Volume-33-Issue-3
bull httpsvimeocom5911393
bull httpwwwhlicorguploadsthegospelandthepooroutlinepdf
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Other Resources Texts Websites
Pro-Capitalism (bent) and Theologically Conservative Perspective
bull The Acton Institute The Poverty Cure Initiative ndash wwwpovertycureorg
bull Kairos Journal Topics ldquoPoverty and Wealthrdquo amp ldquoEconomic Systemsrdquo ndash wwwkairosjournalorg
bull The Institute for Faith Work amp Economics httpstifweorg
bull Walter Kaiser ldquoOwnership and Property in the Old Testament Economyrdquo
bull httpstifweorgresourceownership-and-property-in-the-old-testament-economy
bull Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo amp ldquoJubilee and Justicerdquo
bull httptifweorgwp-contentuploads201210Five-Myths-of-Jubileepdf
bull httpstifweorgjubilee-and-justice
bull Glenn Sunshine ldquoPoverty amp the Churchrdquo
bull httpstifweorgpoverty-and-the-church
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Emergent Liberal Perspective Resources
bull Jim Wallis wwwSojournersorg
bull Ronald Sider Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger Moving from Affluence to Generosity (Thomas
Nelson 2005)
bull Evangelical for Social Action httpwwwevangelicalsforsocialactionorg
bull Shane Cairborne The Irresistible Revolution Living as an Ordinary Radical (Zondervan 2006)
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
Some Specific Objectives
bull What is the Gospelrsquos relationship to the poor
bull Evangelism and mercy ministry how do they go together
bull Who are the poor
bull What are the causes of poverty
bull What is the Christianrsquos call to help the poor
bull How to help the poor without hurting
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Humility
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Other Resources Texts Websites
Pro-Capitalism (bent) and Theologically Conservative Perspective
bull The Acton Institute The Poverty Cure Initiative ndash wwwpovertycureorg
bull Kairos Journal Topics ldquoPoverty and Wealthrdquo amp ldquoEconomic Systemsrdquo ndash wwwkairosjournalorg
bull The Institute for Faith Work amp Economics httpstifweorg
bull Walter Kaiser ldquoOwnership and Property in the Old Testament Economyrdquo
bull httpstifweorgresourceownership-and-property-in-the-old-testament-economy
bull Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo amp ldquoJubilee and Justicerdquo
bull httptifweorgwp-contentuploads201210Five-Myths-of-Jubileepdf
bull httpstifweorgjubilee-and-justice
bull Glenn Sunshine ldquoPoverty amp the Churchrdquo
bull httpstifweorgpoverty-and-the-church
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Emergent Liberal Perspective Resources
bull Jim Wallis wwwSojournersorg
bull Ronald Sider Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger Moving from Affluence to Generosity (Thomas
Nelson 2005)
bull Evangelical for Social Action httpwwwevangelicalsforsocialactionorg
bull Shane Cairborne The Irresistible Revolution Living as an Ordinary Radical (Zondervan 2006)
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
Some Specific Objectives
bull What is the Gospelrsquos relationship to the poor
bull Evangelism and mercy ministry how do they go together
bull Who are the poor
bull What are the causes of poverty
bull What is the Christianrsquos call to help the poor
bull How to help the poor without hurting
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Humility
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
SOURCES CONTINUED hellip
Emergent Liberal Perspective Resources
bull Jim Wallis wwwSojournersorg
bull Ronald Sider Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger Moving from Affluence to Generosity (Thomas
Nelson 2005)
bull Evangelical for Social Action httpwwwevangelicalsforsocialactionorg
bull Shane Cairborne The Irresistible Revolution Living as an Ordinary Radical (Zondervan 2006)
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
Some Specific Objectives
bull What is the Gospelrsquos relationship to the poor
bull Evangelism and mercy ministry how do they go together
bull Who are the poor
bull What are the causes of poverty
bull What is the Christianrsquos call to help the poor
bull How to help the poor without hurting
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Humility
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
Some Specific Objectives
bull What is the Gospelrsquos relationship to the poor
bull Evangelism and mercy ministry how do they go together
bull Who are the poor
bull What are the causes of poverty
bull What is the Christianrsquos call to help the poor
bull How to help the poor without hurting
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Humility
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
Some Specific Objectives
bull What is the Gospelrsquos relationship to the poor
bull Evangelism and mercy ministry how do they go together
bull Who are the poor
bull What are the causes of poverty
bull What is the Christianrsquos call to help the poor
bull How to help the poor without hurting
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Humility
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Humility
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Desire to Learn
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
With a Longing to be Changed
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
JAMES 122-2522 But be doers of the word and not hearers only
deceiving yourselves23 For if anyone is a hearer of the
word and not a doer he is like a man who looks intently at
his natural face in a mirror24 For he looks at himself and
goes away and at once forgets what he was like25 But the
one who looks into the perfect law the law of liberty and
perseveres being no hearer who forgets but a doer who
acts he will be blessed in his doing
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS STUDY
In Prayer
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
ROMANS 121-21
What insights from this passage
relate to caring for the poor
Why
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A Call to Compassion
How to Help without Hurting
THE GOSPEL amp THE POOR
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
Key Resources Texts
bull Steve Corbett amp Brian Fikkert When Helping Hurts How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself (Chicago Moody Publishers 2014)
bull When Helping Hurts The Small Group Experience
KEY SOURCES
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN
BIG PICTURE GOAL
How to joyfully
better serve our King
by loving amp caring for
our neighbors who have needs
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
WHAT SHAPES YOUR
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
WHAT IS
GIFTEDTO US
WHAT IS
EARNEDBY US
VS
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
GIFTED VS EARNEDbull Our salvation
bull Our physical life
bull Our health
bull Our job success
bull Our peace at home
bull Our family
bull Our wealth amp means
bull Our influence in society
bull Our education
bull Our intellect
bull Our abilities
bull Our personality
bull Our sanctification
bull Our perspective on life
bull Our habits or addictions
bull Our respect by others
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of our salvation is Christ
bull2 Corinthians 521
bullEphesians 21-9
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of ALL things including
salvation is Christ
bullActs 1724-28
bull I Corinthians 126-31
bullColossians 115-23
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
GIFTED VS EARNED
The source of what we have
possession amp position is from God
bullDeuteronomy 817-18
bullEcclesiastes 518-19 62
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
WARNINGS REGARDING ldquoSOURCErdquo ARROGANCE
bull The physical situation
bull Daniel 428-33
bull Romans 121-23
bull The spiritual situation
bull How can we become spiritually arrogant
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN
THE PHYSICAL amp SPIRITUAL
THEY ARE RELATED
Proverbs 307-9 Mark 1023-25
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Creation
bull What is the situation at creation ndash physical amp spiritual
Fall
bull What are the effects of sin for both the physical amp spiritual realms
Sin defaces all of nature
bull Man is alienated from God
bull Man is alienated from himself (Gen310)
bull Man is alienated from other men (Gen37)
bull Man is alienated from nature itself (Gen 317-19)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Patriarchal Period
bull What did the Abrahamic Covenant Promise
bull Genesis 121-3
bull Galatians 37-9
bull When was the ldquoblessingsrdquo to all the nation first fulfilled
Early Israel
bull What did the Israelites possess while in Egypt
bull Where did they get their wealth when they left Egypt
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
bull What instructions did God give His people
bull Tithes went to the poor (Deut1428-29)
bull Deuteronomy 15 ndash The Sabbath Year
bull Leviticus 25 ndash The Year of Jubilee
What was the Year of Jubilee Purpose
Relationship to the Poor
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoIt seems the main purpose of the jubilee was rather to preserve the original integrity of the land as God had apportioned it in the beginning And in that way its aim was to preserve the substance of the promise of delight to the people of Israel too In sum the jubilee made it harder for people to ruin the basic structures that God had created to secure their prosperityrdquo
(Schneider quoted by Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
ldquoThe law of jubilee was designed not to promote
income equality but to prevent one family memberrsquos
destroying an entire familyrsquos means of productivity
not only in his own generation but also in generations
to come by contracting huge debts and selling
permanently the familyrsquos means of productionrdquo
(Cal Beisner footnote 22 ndash Art Lindsley ldquoFive Myths about Jubileerdquo)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Principles from the Year of Jubilee (Bloomberg 46)
bullSupports the family unites worship and social
concern and reminds one that ultimately all
property is owned and given by the Lord
bullStresses the major threat to social good that debt
creates
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Early Israel - continued
Blessings of the covenant did include prosperity
bullDeuteronomy 281-14
bull I Kings 101-10
aWhy
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Later Israel
bull What did the prophetrsquos say
bull They taught that materialism amp ignoring the poor are sins as repugnant as idolatry amp
adultery (Amos 26-7)
bull Mercy to the poor is an evidence of true heart commitment to God
bull Isaiah l10-17 586-7 Amos 41-6 521-24
bull Note Accumulation of wealth is not inherently sinful Support
bull Great accumulation of wealth is sinful if the rich are proud amp callous toward the poor
bull Isaiah 58-9 316-26 Amos 64-7
bull The 70-year exile itself was punishment for unobserved Sabbath amp Jubilee years
bull II Chron 3620-21
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Wealth as a sign of Godrsquos blessing and
as a reward for onersquos labour are two
major stands of Old Testament teaching
that for the most part do not carry over
into New Testament (Bloomberg 83)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Gospels Matthew Mark Luke amp John
bull Which Gospel speaks most about poverty amp possessions
bull How do the Gospels speak to poverty amp wealth (Bloomberg 111-146)
The Parables of Jesus
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesusbull The Two Debtors (Luke 741-43)
bull The Seed among the Thorns (Mark 418-19) ldquodeceitfulness of wealthrdquo
bull The Hidden Treasure amp the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 1344-46)
bull The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 1823-35)
bull The Good Samaritan (Luke 1029-37)
bull Friend Asking for Bread at Midnight amp The Widow and the Judge (Luke 115-8 181-8)
bull The Rich Fool (Luke 1216-21)
bull Inviting the Outcast (Luke 1412-24)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Parables of Jesus (continued)
bull Counting the Cost (Luke 1428-33)
bull The Unjust Steward (Luke 161-13)
bull The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 1619-31)
bull The Labourers in the Vineyard (Matthew 201-16)
bull The Pound and the Talents (Luke 1911-27 Matt 2514-30)
bull The Sheep amp the Goats (Matthew 2531-46)
bull The Wicked Tenants (Mark 121-2)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull Parables always contain a spiritual truth dimension relating to discipleship forgiveness
of sins salvation by grace etc ndash these are the primary foci of Godrsquos kingdom
bull Spiritual reality affects physical situation ndash day-to-day life ndash and especially in the area of
stewardship of material possessions
bull This change in perspective and behavior is evidence of the spiritual reality
bull What does this look like INCLUDE (but not limited to)
bull Giving away onersquos surplus goods
bull Self-imposed restrictions on accumulation of wealth possessions
bull Sharing with others especially other believers
bull Note Jesus doesnrsquot seem to be teaching egalitarianism but extremes in poverty
amp wealth are intolerable for followers of Christ
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesusbull The Temptations of Christ (Matthew 41-11 Luke 41-13)
bull The Sermon on the Mount Plain (Matthew 5-7 Luke 620-49)
bull The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 416-21)
bull Jesus Response to John the Baptist Question (Matthew 115 Luke 722)
bull Various Disputes amp Dialogues (Mark 79-13 27 Luke 1038-42)
bull Give Alms amp Tithes (Luke 1141-42 Matthew 2323)
bull What Does It Profit a Person hellip (Mark 836 +)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Other Teachings of Jesus (continued)
bull The Temple Tax (Matthew 1724-27)
bull The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 1017-31)
bull Zacchaeus (Luke 191-10)
bull Maryrsquos Anointing of Jesus in Bethany (Mark 143-9)
bull Clearing Out the Temple (Mark 1115-17 John 213-17)
bull ldquoGive to Caesar helliprdquo (Mark 1213-17)
bull The Widowrsquos Mites (Mark 1241-44)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
General Conclusionsbull The good news of the Gospel is holistic
bull Material sustenance without spiritual salvation proves worthless
bull There is a clear emphasis in Jesusrsquo ministry amp teaching on meeting the
needs of the outcasts and ldquohave-notsrdquo ndash both in a physical and spiritual way
bull One can be rich and be a follower of Jesus AND their lives will show a
generosity and giving spirit toward the needy
bull The OT covenant model that assumes material reward for piety never
reappears in Jesusrsquo teaching and is clearly contradicted throughout the
Gospels
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ
bull Fulfillment of prophecy Jesus is Messiah because He ldquopreaches to the poorrdquo
bull Luke 152-53 Matthew 111-6 (Isaiah 111-4 611-2)
bull Jesus teaches that anyone who has truly been touched by the grace of a
merciful God will be vigorous in helping the needy
bull Luke 635-36 Matthew 543-48
bull God will judge whether we have justifying faith or not by looking at our
service to the poor the refugee the sick the prisoner
bull Matthew 2544-46
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Ministry of Christ (continued)
bull Jesus in His incarnation moved in with the poor He lived
with ate with and associated with the lowest class of
society
bull Luke 224 II Corinthians 89
bull He called this mercy (Matthew 913)
bull The Bible demands that we emulate Him in it (II Cor 88-15)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Early Church
bull Christians are to open their hand to the poor amp destitute as far as there is need
bull I John 316-17 cf Deut 157-8
bull Within the church wealth is to be shared very generously between rich and poor
bull II Cor 813-15 cf Lev 25
bull Following the prophets the apostles teach that true faith will inevitably show itself
through deeds of mercy (James 21-23)
bull Materialism is still a grievous sin (James 51-6 I Tim617-19)
bull Paulrsquos farewell address to the Ephesians ndash ldquothe whole counsel of Godrdquo
bull Acts 2027-35
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)
A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Goal amp End of History
bull The church reflects the social righteousness of the old covenant community
but with the greater vigor and power of the new age
bull The goal of history is a new heavens and new earthmdasha totally restored
creation Holistic ministry looks to and is victorious in the consummation
Summary
The church is not simply a collection of individuals who are forgiven It is a royal nation a
new society (I Pet 29) The world must see in us the wisdom of God namely what family
life business practices race relations and inter- personal relationships can be in all their
beauty under the kingship of Jesus Christ We are a pilot plant of the kingdom of God The
church is to use its gifts and power to heal all the results of sin spiritual psychological
social physical (Keller The Gospel amp The Poor)