The World Is My Parish

About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of Jesus' vision of the final judgment as described in Matthew 25:31–46, focusing on how individuals respond to those in need.

The World Is My Parish Series: Defying Limits Scripture: Matthew 25:31–46 (Common English Bible) In Matthew 25:31–46, Jesus describes a vision of the final judgment that is startling in its clarity and unsettling in its implications. The nations are gathered, and the dividing line is not drawn by status, belief, or reputation, but by how each person has responded to the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick, and the imprisoned. In these overlooked places, Jesus says, t...

Topics covered

• final judgment
• Christian response
• social justice
• spirituality
• community service

Keywords

• final judgment
• Matthew 25
• Jesus
• social justice
• Christianity
• spirituality
• community service

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Central United Methodist Church

Books & works: The World Is My Parish, Matthew 25:31–46

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