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Make poverty personal : taking the poor as seriously as the Bible does

Ash. Barker

In a world of plenty, poverty abounds. But poverty is not new. And neither is God's deep concern for the poor; it is a theme deeply woven throughout the pages of Scripture. Yet, sadly, churches and individual Christians have too often been blind to this biblical emphasis, or they have been paralyzed into inaction by feelings of helplessness. It's time for this to change. In this urgent, provocative book, Ash Barker offers both challenge and hope. Working his way through both testaments, Barker reflects on significant passages related to God's concern for the poor. These studies are interlaced with personal reflections--firsthand accounts from fifteen years of ministry among the poor. Whether you read this book alone or with your small group, you'll be challenged to make poverty personal.

2009

203 p. ; 22 cm.

Beyond excuses : Moses, the Exodus and courage to face the nature of poverty -- Hebrew laws and "always having" poverty -- Hebrew poetry and the awesome truth -- Prophetic ministry: radical hope from the margins -- The Gospels and messianic transformations -- The early church : standing against poverty together -- Epistles : letters from jail and other tough places of discipleship -- Apocalypse now : last things and the things that last -- Final challenge : will we make poverty personal?

Poverty -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.

Poverty -- Biblical teaching.

Church work with the poor.

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In a world of plenty, poverty abounds. But poverty is not new. And neither is God's deep concern for the poor; it is a theme deeply woven throughout the pages of Scripture. Yet, sadly, churches and individual Christians have too often been blind to this biblical emphasis, or they have been paralyzed into inaction by feelings of helplessness. It's time for this to change. In this urgent, provocative book, Ash Barker offers both challenge and hope. Working his way through both testaments, Barker reflects on significant passages related to God's concern for the poor. These studies are interlaced with personal reflections--firsthand accounts from fifteen years of ministry among the poor. Whether you read this book alone or with your small group, you'll be challenged to make poverty personal.

9780801071898

Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Books, c2009.