Roughly half of the people on the planet today live in globalized cities with populations of 100,000 or more. God’s heart beats for the nations, and Scripture is filled with narrative about cities—well over a hundred cities are specifically mentioned in the Bible. Explore God’s heart for the city from Genesis to Revelation, and discover God’s love for all people. Focus on being Christ centered by loving your neighbors and getting involved in your neighborhood. Find ways to practically love your neighbors and be involved in ways that demonstrate great love and compassion for those who are on your doorstep.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker
2m
The Background of Poverty
The Need for a Theology of Urban Ministry
8m
A Snapshot of Sodom
10m
Poorology: A Biblical Theology of the Oppressed or Neglected
11m
What Is Poverty?
9m
Theology from the Pentateuch
Joseph: A Model of Integrity
8m
Moses: A Model of Holiness
9m
God’s Heart for the Alien
10m
Engaging the Community
13m
Theology from the Historical Books
Gideon: A Model of Brokenness
7m
Hope in the Midst of Trials
9m
Nehemiah: A Model of Fearing God
10m
Esther: A Model of Risk-Taking
6m
Theology from the Wisdom Literature
Prayer for Shalom
6m
God’s Heart for the Oppressed
7m
God’s Heart for the Poor
9m
Theology from the Prophets
Isaiah: A Theology for the Streets
9m
God Builds a City
9m
Seeking the Welfare of the City
9m
Daniel: A Model of Discipline
10m
God’s Heart for Justice
10m
Levels of Doing Justice
9m
Jonah: A Compassionate Cry for the City
8m
Theology from the Gospels
Jesus and the City
9m
Jesus, the Poor, and the Marginalized
9m
Jesus: Our Model in Reconciliation
9m
A Spirituality for the City
9m
The Search for an Urban Jesus
10m
Theology from Acts
A Glimpse of Graeco-Roman Cities
8m
Lessons from the Early Church: Committed to Community
10m
Cultivating an Evangelistic Lifestyle
10m
The Community of the Early Church
9m
The Response of the Early Church
9m
The Appeal of Early Christianity
10m
Theology from Paul
The Church at Antioch
9m
First- and Second-Century Urban Ministry Principles