Racial Justice And The Peacemaking Of Dr. King

Considering the life and legacy of Dr. King and Romans 12, Mark explores the role of peacemaking in the presence of oppression and racial injustice. We do so by first seeing racism for what it is, and secondly, enacting peace through love and justice. www.thevineaustin.org REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. What have you taken from the journal this week? 2. What is the difference between peacemaking and peacekeeping? 3. Read Romans 12:1-2. There is such wisdom in these verses, not only in what they say, but also in the sequence of the words. What do you notice? 4. Read Romans 12:9-21 and consider King's dream of the Beloved Community. What instructions stand out to you as you consider the role of peacemaking? 5. What has stayed with you from the sermon- either encouraging, confusing or challenging? 6. Mark shared three legacies of Dr. King. They were 1) The means is as important as the end. 2) The call for justice must be expansive. 3) Peacemakers need the resilient, essential presence of hope. Which speaks to you today, and why?