Social Jesus

26 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Matthew's Wedding Banquet Parable Interpreted as a Call for Justice · Herb Montgomery interprets the wedding banquet parable as a call to embody justice, not just accept inclusion.
• Herb Montgomery Analyzes Matthew 22 Wedding Banquet Parable On Justice · Herb Montgomery interprets the Matthew 22 wedding parable through justice and community themes.
• Jesus' Rejected Stone Metaphor Challenges Power Structures and Calls for Stewardship · Herb Montgomery argues Jesus' parable of the rejected stone challenges institutions to shift from domination to shared flourishing.
• Matthew Vineyard Parable Reinterpreted Through Economic Justice Lens · Herb Montgomery reinterprets the Matthew vineyard parable as a critique of unjust power.
• Respectability vs. Righteousness: The Parable of Two Sons · Herb Montgomery argues that true faith requires action over mere words, citing the parable of the two sons.
• Biblical Analysis Examines Authority And Power In Matthew 21 Passage · This faith commentary analyzes Jesus' confrontation with temple leaders over authority.
• Economic Justice Requires Meeting Needs, Not Just Equal Opportunity · The article argues that true economic justice involves meeting individual needs rather than merely ensuring equal competitive opportunity.
• Matthew 20 Parable Challenges Economic Justice and Human Worth · Jesus' parable of the vineyard workers challenges narrow definitions of economic justice and human worth.
• Jesus' Parable Critiques Economic Injustice and Demands Structural Change · A justice-focused reading of Jesus' parable argues that forgiveness must be paired with systemic repair and accountability.
• Theological Analysis of Forgiveness as Healing or Oppression · Herb Montgomery analyzes Matthew 18:21-34, arguing forgiveness must not replace justice or accountability.
• Christian Community Authority as a Tool for Restorative Justice · Herb Montgomery argues that Christian communities must use binding and loosing authority to pursue justice and restore relationships.
• Matthew 18 biblical text analyzed for Christian community justice · Article examines Gospel of Matthew teaching on communal accountability and restoration.
• Jesus' Teachings on Solidarity, Self-Preservation, and Resisting Unjust Systems · Herb Montgomery argues that true discipleship requires solidarity with the vulnerable and resisting unjust systems rather than self-sacrifice.
• Jesus' Journey to Jerusalem as a Model for Confronting Injustice · The Gospel of Matthew's account of Jesus facing Jerusalem offers a framework for modern followers to confront injustice.
• Jesus as Messiah and Son of God as Political Resistance to Rome · The article argues that Jesus' titles of Messiah and Son of God were political declarations challenging Roman imperial authority.
• Matthew 16 Analysis Links Peter's Confession To Prophetic Justice Work · Herb Montgomery analyzes Matthew 16, connecting Peter's Messiah confession to justice practice.
• Biblical Interpretation: Compassion Over Inerrancy in Jesus' Stories · The article argues that interpreting Jesus' stories through compassion rather than inerrancy promotes justice and rejects disability stigma.
• Disability Studies Critique of Jesus Metaphors in Matthew 15 · Herb Montgomery argues Jesus' teachings on purity challenge ritualism but contain ableist metaphors regarding blindness.
• Jesus' Walk on Water as Political Liberation Against Herod's Exploitation · The article interprets Jesus walking on water as a symbol of liberating authority against Herod Antipas' oppressive economic system.
• Herod Antipas Exploited Galilean Fishermen for Roman Tribute · Historical analysis reveals Herod Antipas taxed Sea of Galilee fishermen to fund Roman tribute.
• Faith Communities Called to Address Hunger and Inequality Through Shared Resources · Herb Montgomery argues that Jesus followers must combat hunger and inequality by building communities based on shared resources and dignity.
• Matthew 14: Justice Lessons on Withdrawal and Community Care · A biblical analysis of Matthew 14:13-21 offers lessons on justice work, withdrawal, and communal responsibility.
• Christian Parables on Justice, Inclusion, and the Value of God's Kingdom · The article interprets Jesus' parables as calls to actively pursue justice, inclusion, and the preservation of timeless wisdom.
• Herb Montgomery Interprets Matthew 13 Parables as Calls for Justice and Inclusion · Herb Montgomery analyzes Matthew 13 parables, framing them as lessons on humility, transformation, and the high value of a just society.
• Theological Critique of the Wheat and Weeds Parable · Author argues the parable of the wheat and weeds should not be used to label people as irredeemable.
• Jesus' Parable Warns Against Judging Who Belongs in Society · A religious analysis of Matthew 13 argues that Jesus forbids humans from identifying and eliminating 'bad seeds' in society.