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Christ. The members of St. Reed Missionary Baptist Church are extending an invitation to you to join us as we honor Pastor C.R. Jones and his wife, Sis.. L. Joyce Jones in their 18th Anniversary Services. The theme for this occasion is “Our Pastor Leading God’s People With A 2020 Vision”, taken from II Timothy 4:2.The Appreciation Celebration will begin at 3:30 p.m. on March 1, 2020 and culminates March 8, 2020. On March 1st , or guest church families will be Rev.

George Thomas, Pastor of Holy Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Ticey Brown, Pastor of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. On March 8th our guest church families will be Rev. Lester Mosley Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church and Rev. Michael White, Pastor of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church. Please join us as we express our appreciation, and praise St. reed Honors Cont. on page 2

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Businesses Thrive Versus Merely Survive is Everybody’s Business.” This year’s event will be larger and more dynamic than ever. We will showcase 100 Black Authors and 50 plus black business exhibitors--ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! As you know, we can reach more people from church announcements than expensive radio advertisement. And not to mention how hard it is to get sponsorship money for a Black agenda. Black Writers On Tour is a non-profit organization that primarily focuses on literacy. We do not exclude any group; however, our main focus is African-Americans--black writers on tour continued on pg 11

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NEW PROVIDENCE M. B. C PASTOR AND FIRST LADY’S 6TH ANNIVERSARY

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! We, the New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, are so excited to celebrate our beloved Pastor and First Lady’s 6th Anniversary. Our theme this year comes from Nehemiah Chapter 6: “Our Pastor & Wife doing a great work”. We have an extraordinary program planned and we would be honored to have you as our very special guests. Our 6th Anniversary Worship celebration begins on Sunday morning, March 8th, 2020 during the 8:30am & 11am services. Our proclaimer for 11am will be Pastor D. K. La Bat, Pastor of the Greater Metropolitan Baptist Church. At 3:00pm, our special guest will be the nationally known, renowned Dr Jearon Chew, Pastor of the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Jasper, Texas. Guests include: Pastor Rikki T. Ferrell Jr., and the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church; Dr. Joe B. Hardwick and the Praises of Zion Baptist Church; and Pastor Jason Malveaux and the Progressive Community Baptist Church. The celebration continues on Wednesday night, March 11th at 7pm. The preacher for the evening will be the Rev.

Pastor Q. E. McKinney & Lady Tae

Dr. E. M. Williams, Pastor of the Saint Luke Holy Baptist Church. Guests include: Rev. Dr. Darnell Jones and the First Missionary Baptist Church; Pastor Roosevelt Hall, and the My Hope Baptist Church; Pastor Vincent Primus and the Divinity Christian Church, and Pastor James Lettries and the New Way Baptist church. Our celebration will conclude on Sunday, March 15th, 2020 during the 8:30, 11am & 3:30pm services. Our proclaimer

for 11am will be Assistant Pastor Dwayne Rhine, of the New Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. To conclude in sermonic expression, the Rev. Dr. George Hurtt, Pastor of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church will be our guest preacher at 3:30pm. Our guests include: Pastor Denon Porter, and the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church; Pastor Darnell Manuel and the Carver Baptist Church; and the Historic New Hope Baptist Church. We are rejoicing in advance for Spirit-filled worship services, where hearts are fixed, minds regulated and souls are saved. We want to encourage our Pastor to stay on the wall! Please join us Sunday March 8th, Wednesday March 11th, and Sunday March 15th. We hope to see you at the Blessed Place - that is, New Providence. New Providence is located at: 10200 S. Normandie Ave – Los Angeles, CA 90044. Pastor & Wife’s Anniversary Committee Chair: Sis. Brenda Purnell, reporting. Rev. Q. E. McKinney, Senior Pastor. Please follow us on Facebook & Instagram, and for more information please call the church office at: 323754-3779. God bless and God keep, you and yours!

CALIFORNIA/LOUISIANA CRUSADE FOR CHRIST 49TH ANNUAL REVIVAL

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On behalf of the California/ Louisiana Crusade for Christ we cordially invite you to our 49th Annual Revival. Our revival will begin on Sunday, March 15, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. The Revival will continue on Monday, March 16, 2020 through Thursday, March 19, 2020. There will be two services each day. The morning services

will begin @ 11:30 a.m. and the evening services will begin @ 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. will be our Women’s Hour. Evangelist Gwendolyn Howze will be our speaker. Thursday evening we will honor the President of the Louisiana section, Pastor Alejandro Smith. All of our services will be held at the

Christ Christian Home Baptist Church, Pastor George B. Denton Jr., Host Pastor. The address is 1728 E. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220. Come and join us as we welcome the Pastors from Shreveport, Louisiana in this soul saving revival. Overseer Terr y Nelson President/California Section

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God for our Pastor’s 18 years of committed and dedicated

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YOUNG WOMEN OF FAITH CELEBRATE 2ND YEAR T h e Yo u n g Wo m e n o f Faith (Y.W.F.) are prayerfully an nou nc i ng t he i r i nte nt to celebrate their 2nd year ann ive rs ar y. The y have faced many obstacles and have been able to over-come many disappointments before arriving to this point in time. Because of their steadfast faith in God they have triumphed through the storm and the rain. How you might be asking? It is simply this: These “Young Women of Faith” trust in the Lord in their very being, which means they trust God in His

promises, and therefore follow Christ’s example in keeping their own promises. These “Young Women of Faith” always keep themselves in the Word. These “Women of Faith” do so by keeping themselves rooted and grounded with daily meditation in the His Word. Also, which is not surprising to all who know them, these “Young Women of Faith” never cease to pray, and listen attentively to what the Holy Spirit has to say. The members all state that, “It is the goal of this group to continue to create a safe haven for your

mental, spiritual, and physical space. This group was designed to assist you in becoming who you were designed to be in connection with God. Every member is encouraged to be brave enough to be present in the moment and be willing to move forward. Within this group we study, participate in community service, and learn to enjoy life as we continue on this journey.” We invite you all to come and experience YWF. It might be just what you need. Our theme this year is “Faith and the Holy Spirit”. This event

will be held at Victory Park Banquet Hall, 429 MLK, in Carson, California. March 28, 2020. To mark the occasion of the second year, we are honoring several amazing young people for their excellent work and achievements in their respective fields. Perhaps you already know them? Pastor Akiliah Saunders (speaker), Sister Jamea Hill, and Brother Kevon Gulley. The deadline to purchase tickets is March 1, 2020. Tickets are on sale now. For a small donation, you may share in this event. Tickets may

be purchased by cash, cash app, Zelle, PayPal or EventBrite. A small processing fee will be added to the price of the ticket. No tickets will be sold at the door. For further information, you may contact any member of the group directly, or call Praises of Zion MBC church office, at (323) 750-1033. Please plan to support these young women in their efforts. To God be the glory! Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Senior Pastor; Sisters Jovana Nettles (310 848-9538), and Joedda Williams, Chair-persons; and Sister Clarice Holmes, Reporter.

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“No Man Is An Island” has been validated time and time again. We were created with the need to interact with others. Babies need relationship with their parents as well as later in life, parents begin to depend somewhat on their children. Employees and employers are

in relationship with one another as well as customers and retailers, etc. The 5 Personality Patterns.com website details “The Six Levels of Relationships as:”1. AcquaintanceshipAcquaintances are the people that we don’t really know; we just happen to bump into them in the course of daily life. 2. Companionship-A companion is someone we seek out in order to share an activity with them. At this level, the activity is still more important than the person. 3. Friendship- Now the priorities are reversed: the person is more important than the activity. 4. Committed FriendshipNow there is an agreement to continue to be available to each other in the future. 5. Primary Friendship- This is your “best

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GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS: “The Power of Your Voice” *TOPIC* Self-Expression and Communication with Others Saturday, March 21, 2020 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Middle and High School Ages 10-18 A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The church is located at 1842 West 108th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047. Rev. Terrell Taylor, Pastor For more information, contact Ashley Taylor, Coordinator by email girlssymposiumPWBC@gmail.com / 323-756-3966

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friend”. This person is not only a committed friend, but the most important one, the one you put first when you must choose. 6. Life Partner-Permanence. Your life partner is assured that they are not only the most important person in your life, but that they can depend on holding that office for life” In the various levels of relationships, each person, PARTICULARLY CHRISTIANS, must display certain behavior qualities to do their part in making it a beneficial experience. Hebrews 12:14-Work at living in peace with everyone… Ephesians 4: 24-Put on your new nature, created to be like God— truly righteous and holy. 25-So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. 26-And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27-for anger gives a foothold to the devil. 28-If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work,

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Consequences for Injustice Devotional Reading • Psalm 130 Bible Background • Habakkuk 2 JUSTICE AND THE PROPHETS Unit 1: God Requires Justice LESSONS 1–5 Lesson Aims

1. List some characteristics and consequences of injustice. 2. Contrast “the knowledge of the glory of the Lord” with human knowledge and its consequences. 3. Make a plan to exchange unholy human thought for “the knowledge of the glory of the Lord” in one regard in the week ahead. Key Verse: Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed and establishes a town by injustice! —Habakkuk 2:12 Focal verses: NIV Habakkuk 2:6–14 6 “Will not all of them taunt him with ridicule and scorn, saying, ‘Woe to him who piles up stolen goods and makes himself wealthy by extortion! How long must this go on?’ 7 Will not your creditors suddenly arise? Will they not wake up and make

Introduction A. Gone with the Fire One of the most riveting scenes in the classic movie Gone with the Wind is the burning of Atlanta. The scene is incredible to watch—the intensity of the flames, the collapse of all the buildings. As the city burns, Rhett Butler says to Scarlett O’Hara, “There goes the last of the Old South.” Everything they had amassed was gone with the fire. The destruction of all that Judah had amassed took several years to accomplish. However, when God had finished with his discipline of the people, the old Judah was just as surely gone. B. Lesson Context Today’s lesson is taken once again from the writings of the prophet Habakkuk (see lesson 2). The Lesson Context from last week’s study therefore applies, and so that material need not be repeated here. Even so, more can be said. Habakkuk 2 begins with Habakkuk’s description of himself standing watch on a tower to wait for the Lord’s response to his objections (Habakkuk 2:1). The Lord tells Habakkuk to record on tablets the “revelation” he is about to receive so that a messenger can deliver it (2:2). Though the prophecy could be read and understood easily, it was ambiguous regarding its timing. But when the time came, events unfolded quickly (2:3). The Lord also described the lawless, arrogant attitude and lifestyle of the typical Babylonian leader (Habakkuk 2:4, 5). In this way, God emphasized that he was not unaware of their faults; nevertheless, he had work for them to do.

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you tremble? Then you will become their prey. 8 Because you have plundered many nations, the peoples who are left will plunder you. For you have shed human blood; you have destroyed lands and cities and everyone in them. 9 Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, setting his nest on highto escape the clutches of ruin! 10 You have plotted the ruin of many peoples, shaming your own house and forfeiting your life. 11 The stones of the wall will cry out, and the beams of the woodwork will echo it. 12 Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed and establishes a town by injustice! 13 Has not the Lord Almighty determined that the people’s labor is only fuel for the fire, that the nations exhaust themselves for nothing? 14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lordas the waters cover the sea.”

I. First Woe (Habakkuk 2:6–8) A. Unbridled Greed (v. 6) 6a. “Will not all of them taunt him with ridicule and scorn, saying, Him refers to the Babylonian Empire, personified as a single representative person. The word them refers to nations and people who are the victims of the Babylonians’ aggression and brutality (Habakkuk 2:5). The Babylonians will experience an unpleasant role reversal: the people they victimize will be in a position to ridicule them (see also Isaiah 23:13). The Hebrew word translated taunt can also be rendered “proverb” (examples: 1 Kings 4:32; Proverbs 1:1; Ezekiel 12:22). In certain contexts like this one, the word can take on negative overtones, such as “byword” (example: Psalm 44:14). In context, Habakkuk describes a mocking kind of speech, perhaps similar to what is referred to today as trash talk. It is only fitting that such language be directed toward the Babylonians, a people who have become renowned for ravaging other peoples and their lands and possessions. 6b. “ ‘Woe to him who piles up stolen goods Woe introduces judgment (Amos 5:18; see lesson 1). This particular woe is the first of five within Habakkuk 2 (see also Habakkuk 2:9, 12, 15, and 19). The judgment introduced is directed against the one who takes what is not his, a clear violation of Israel’s eighth commandment (Exodus 20:15).

What Do You Think? Which problem should take priority in being addressed: greed that leads to injustice, or the injustice itself? Digging Deeper Does the answer change depending on local context? Why, or why not?

We d o w e l l t o n o t e t h a t t h e Babylonians never pledged faithfulness to a covenant with God. Though they have their own laws that prohibit stealing and other offenses, they are not bound by the Ten Commandments in the same way that the Israelites are. Even so, the Babylonians still violate what they know to be right (compare Romans 2:14, 15). The Babylonians simply do not care about theft when conquered people are concerned. The wealth of weaker nations is theirs for the taking. 6c. “ ‘and makes himself wealthy by extortion! How long must this go on?’ The phrase makes himself wealthy by extortion probably is an idiom that implies involvement in threats of violence. Such a person is part of a group whose members are as “thick as thieves.” Like any thief or extortionist, the Babylonians’ trade practices burden their trade partners and take no concern for the needs of others. Habakkuk points out that even the Babylonians’ normal legal practices are unethical and immoral. The prophet himself has already asked the question how long? (Habakkuk 1:2; see lesson 2). Here the question is a part of the taunt that the people of the earth direct against the seemingly invincible Babylonians. B. Unexpected Punishment (vv. 7, 8) 7a. “Will not your creditors suddenly arise? Will they not wake up and make you tremble? The word creditors refers to those in the previous verse whose possessions have been unjustly seized by the Babylonians. The vagueness of this word could refer to many different groups of people since Babylon

oppresses many different nations. This prophecy therefore expresses God’s concern not only for Judah but for all who suffer because of Babylon. Eventually, however, the Babylonians will be on the receiving end of hostile treatment. Although this verse is addressed to you—the Babylonians—this text may never be read by any of them. Even if they do read it, they are not the intended audience. Judah remains Habakkuk’s focus. The prophecy’s intent is to reassure Judah that the people’s oppressors will not always have the upper hand. The role reversal pictured will be sudden and unexpected. This agrees with the Lord’s earlier word that when the fulfillment of the prophet’s “revelation” occurs, it will come without delay (Habakkuk 2:3). God says that the problem will not continue indefinitely. The Babylonians will receive their just deserts. The tables will be turned when the abuser becomes the abused. The language anticipates the description of the suddenness of Jesus’ return. People will be feeling quite comfortable and at ease when sudden destruction comes—destruction they cannot escape (1 Thessalonians 5:1–3). What Do You Think? What are some practical ways to exercise a faith that says “God is still in charge” during periods of societal unrest? Digging Deeper How would you explain to someone that such faith isn’t a blind faith, but is faith based on the evidence of history? 7b. “Then you will become their prey. This idea builds on the previous one. The word translated prey refers to the spoils of victory (compare the translation of the same word in Isaiah 42:24). The Babylonians take an abundance of spoils from those they conquer. But soon it will be their turn to experience the trauma of powerlessness in the face of a stronger foe (compare Proverbs 29:1; Ezekiel

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COLUMNS sunday school continued from page 6 39:10; Zechariah 2:8, 9). Indeed, Babylon will fall to the Persians in 539 BC (see 2 Chronicles 36:20). 8. “Because you have plundered many nations, the people who are left will plunder you. For you have shed human blood; you have destroyed lands and cities and everyone in them. This verse again emphasizes the reversal of fortunes that the Babylonians will suffer. Those who have suffered because of the Babylonians’ cruelty will no doubt take pleasure in gaining the upper hand on their tormenter. Obadiah’s rebuke of Edom also applies to Babylon: “As you have done, it will be done to you” (Obadiah 15; compare Isaiah 33:1; Habakkuk 2:17; Galatians 6:7). Condemning the Babylonians for destroying both lands and cities is a way of holding them accountable for the mistreatment that happens throughout every nation where they hold power (compare Jeremiah 50:17, 18). The note of violence against everyone in them further emphasizes the totality of Babylonian guilt. They have not harmed just one city or one group of people; everyone who deals with Babylon suffers. To Rob a Thief A popular genre of movies is the heist flick, in which characters assemble to commit a bold robbery. The victim of the theft is usually a person who gained wealth by dishonest means. Such a movie has an appeal across cultures, as the existence of such movies originally produced in many of the world’s languages demonstrates. In the comedic Spanishlanguage heist movie To Rob a Thief, two former thieves plot to rob the biggest thief they know: a TV infomercial producer. That shyster had made a fortune by selling worthless products to poor Latino immigrants. The two would-be thieves assemble a team of ordinary refugees to pull off a bold crime of revenge. The plot involves gaining entry into a wellguarded mansion, accessing a vault, and then getting the money off the property. To Rob a Thief has joined the ranks of many other Hollywood “caper” movies. But the basic plot is centuries old. Though the Babylonians had long stolen from others, they would be stolen from by the very people they had wronged. There’s more than a ring of truth to the axiom “What goes around, comes around.” How do we keep from getting caught in that vicious loop? —J. E. II. Second Woe (Habakkuk 2:9–11) A. Built to Escape Evil (vv. 9, 10)

9. “Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, setting his nest on high to escape the clutches of ruin! This is the second of the woes uttered by Habakkuk in our lesson text. It calls attention to the Babylonians’ breaking of the tenth commandment by their unjust gain brought on by covetous desire (compare Exodus 20:17; see on Habakkuk 2:6b, above). Such a person builds his house with self-centered pride (compare Jeremiah 22:13). Habakkuk compares him to a bird that sets its nest on high in order to escape potential threats. The higher the structure, the more secure is the resident from ruin or harm—or so he thinks (contrast Isaiah 10:12–14). This person seeks to remove himself or herself from the problems of society by residing above it all. This person wants to live in the fortress of an enclave of wealth, which is untouched by the poor and needy. What Do You Think? How can you recognize when your desire for something crosses the line into greed or covetousness? Digging Deeper What blind spots do you see in others in this regard? How will you keep those blind spots from becoming your own? The prophet’s language echoes again what the prophet Obadiah says of the arrogance of the people of Edom. They have built their dwellings in “the clefts of the rocks,” and they feel safe from any danger (Obadiah 3). But the Lord says, “Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down” (v. 4). Living High Since the eighteenth century, the phrase high life has been an English expression describing a lifestyle of luxury. In the 1920s, however, the term developed a very literal application. The economic growth of the roaring twenties brought a construction boom to New York City. The wealthiest business people in the city sought to live above it all—literally. The idea of a penthouse apartment was born. Those who could afford them built luxury apartments on the top floors of buildings, apartments with views of the city above the crowds. Habakkuk’s description of the proud Babylonians sounds eerily like the financial high rollers of the 1920s. But just as the financial boom raised them up high, the stock market crash of 1929 brought them down. What “penthouses” might God be preparing to bring low in our lives? —J. E. 10. “You have plotted the ruin of many peoples, shaming your own house and forfeiting your life.

The Lord highlights the v i o l e n c e w r o u g h t by t h e Babylonians against many peoples. The Babylonians view what they do as a legitimate expression of their power and dominance. The plotting of the ruin of these people described here may refer to the way in which the Babylonians abuse helpless people and take their goods in the process of constructing their own lavish homes. What Do You Think? In what contexts of modern injustice will declarations of shame be either effective or ineffective? Why? Digging Deeper In what ways do 1 Corinthians 4:14; 6:5; and 15:34 influence your response? According to the Babylonians’ worldview, “might makes right.” But God sees their actions for what they really are: a sin against him and against themselves (compare Jeremiah 26:19; Habakkuk 2:16, not in our text). From the safety of a fortress-home, the greedy person continues to oppress the poor. The sin is so serious that God says this person has shamed his own house, referring to the inner person. Therefore, that person’s life is now forfeit; the God of justice will respond with wrath. B. Buildings Protest Evil (v. 11) 11. “The stones of the wall will cry out, and the beams of the woodwork will echo it. We sometimes say, “If these walls could talk.” Oh, the stories an old house could tell! The aforementioned house has been constructed with suspect motives and methods. Habakkuk pictures the stones and wooden beams crying out against their selfish builders (compare Joshua 24:27; Luke 19:40). The house may be solid structurally and made of the highest quality materials, but it will not be able to withstand the Lord’s judgment. Sadly, the Babylonians are not alone in their repulsive building practices. The prophet Jeremiah, a contemporary of Habakkuk, speaks of how King Jehoiachin of Judah has constructed his house unrighteously. He has done so by withholding fair wages from those who did the work (Jeremiah 22:13). A king who rules the Lord’s covenant people should possess an understanding of what he requires (Deuteronomy 17:18– 20). But this king has acted no better than the Babylonians. For this reason, Jehoiachin and his people will find themselves in Babylonian captivity (Jeremiah 22:25– 27). This will happen even though the Babylonians overall are arguably more wicked than the people of Judah.

III. Third Woe (Habakkuk 2:12–14) A. Fiendish Cities (v. 12) 12. “Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed and establishes a town by injustice! Habakkuk now presents his third woe against the Babylonians. This woe builds on the previous two. The prophet pronounces judgment on the Babylonians for the heartless way in which they have built entire towns and cities. Accusing them of building a city with bloodshed does not mean that blood is literally a building material. Instead, the accusation focuses on the means by which the people came to build. In this case, violence and injustice account for the prosperity that built the cities (compare Ezekiel 22:2). Spilled blood will cry out like the stones and beams in Habakkuk 2:11 (above), and it will cry out for the Lord’s vengeance, even as Abel’s blood cried out from the ground to indict his brother Cain (Genesis 4:10). Once more the Babylonians are not alone in their guilt for such deplorable actions. The leaders in Jerusalem, the site of Solomon’s great temple, built that city using the same resources highlighted by Habakkuk: bloodshed and injustice (Micah 3:9, 10; see lesson 4). B. Futile Human Efforts (v. 13) 13. “Has not the Lord Almighty determined that the people’s labor is only fuel for the fire, that the nations exhaust themselves for nothing? Thus far in this series of charges directed against the Babylonians, the Lord’s name has not been mentioned. Now it becomes explicit that he is the one who will hold these people accountable for their actions. His intention is that all that the Babylonians have constructed—the houses and towns of which they are so excessively proud—will be cast into the fire (compare Isaiah 50:11). The builders are willing to exhaust themselves as they pour themselves into their work, since they are certain that what they do will last far into the future. But God says that their work will come to nothing. Jeremiah uses language very similar to Habakkuk’s as part of an extensive message of judgment on Babylon (see Jeremiah 50; 51). The walls and gates of Babylon will be destroyed by fire (51:58). Centuries later, the apostle Peter will write of a similar conflagration to occur on the day of the Lord, the day when Jesus returns (2 Peter 3:10). C. Future Divine Plan (v. 14) 14. “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” Like many passages from

the prophets, the predictions of doom and gloom are not the last word. Habakkuk ends this section with a word of hope, looking forward to a time when there will be universal acknowledgment of the Lord God. The prophet Isaiah, whose ministry began well before Habakkuk’s, also spoke of a global knowledge of the glory of the Lord, even using the same water comparison that Habakkuk does (Isaiah 11:9). All people will be engulfed by this spiritual deluge. There will be no holdouts who continue to deny the greatness and majesty of the Lord. What Do You Think? What are some ways to use Habakkuk 2:14 as a faith anchor in the face of injustice? Digging Deeper How can we ensure that we won’t use the promise of this verse as an excuse not to act against injustice? People such as the Babylonians, who view themselves as invincible, will find themselves brought to their knees before almighty God. They will learn what real glory is (compare Exodus 16:6, 7). It is not found in the accomplishments of empires such as Babylon, which are destined for the fire as Habakkuk has just declared. Rather, it is found in the worldwide recognition that the Lord reigns supreme as “all in all” (1 Corinthians 15:28). It is true, as the seraphim proclaimed to Isaiah during his prophetic call, that even now “the whole earth is full of [God’s] glory” (Isaiah 6:3; see also Numbers 14:21). But the knowledge or recognition of that glory is something that proud, defiant individuals and nations refuse to acknowledge. Individuals see evidence of that glory every day, but will not humble themselves in worship to the source, the creator God. But a day is coming when “every knee should bow … and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10, 11; compare Isaiah 45:23). Habakkuk sees that day of global glory coming. The administration of final judgment at the end of time when Jesus returns may well be part of what Habakkuk meant when he declared that the whole earth will fully know the glory of the Lord. True justice carried out by an allwise God will be something glorious indeed! In the last chapter of his book, Habakkuk looks forward to a time when God’s glory will cover the heavens and the earth will be filled with his praise (Habakkuk 3:3). This promise comforted the suffering saints of Habakkuk’s day and gives

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INTERVIEW columns sunday school continued fron page 5 hope to Christians today. Centuries after Habakkuk, the apostle Peter offered similar hope when he wrote that we “participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed” (1 Peter 4:13). Conclusion A. Justice for All What Gone with the Wind so dramatically portrayed about the 1864 burning of Atlanta is

what Habakkuk said awaited the Babylonians. All their possessions would be fuel for the fire (Habakkuk 2:13). This is in fact the future that awaits the entire world (again, 2 Peter 3:10). Today’s lesson reminds us that the Lord will make certain that justice is carried out against evildoers. “Justice for all” is very easy to say and desire. But putting hands and feet to this desire is quite another matter. Cries

for justice echo throughout every society. Acts of violence against individuals or groups are followed by demands that justice be served and those responsible for the violence be punished. Systems that methodically keep people in positions to be mistreated are protested because they perpetuate injustice— sometimes on a massive scale. The whole world longs for justice.

To d a y ’ s s t u d y f r o m Habakkuk, along with the testimony of Scripture as a whole, assures us that God will right all wrongs committed by human beings. Sinners may escape the punishment required by human law, but they cannot dodge Heaven’s law so cleverly. B. Prayer Father, may the works of our hands anticipate the day when the earth will know your glory.

We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. C. Thought to Remember The Lord, the righteous judge, makes certain that justice prevails. Redford, D., Eichenberger, J., & Lockhart, M. (2020). Consequences for Injustice. In R. L. Nickelson, J. A. Kenney, M. K. Williams, & J. Gerke (Eds.), The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2019– 2020 (Vol. 26, pp. 245– 251). Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing.

as well as all types of evil behavior. 32-Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. 2 Corinthians 13:11-…Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. Romans 14: 18-If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. For

our relationships to be fruitful, pleasant and edifying each of us must positively contribute to interactions on any level of relationship we have with others. Again, we are reminded of: Hebrews 12:14- Make every effort to live in peace with everyone (Work at living in peace, Pursue peace with all men, Try to, Run after). If this was the effort of each person in the world, the world would be a much different and better environment. Although is our

most earnest attempt, there will be cases where no matter what one of the parties do, a peaceful interaction will not be the outcome. It is true that we can’t govern or “make” others do as should be done. This is why we must take personal responsibility to do our part to create a positive exchange. So, the Holy Spirit is asking EACH OF US-1. What self-changes in your thoughts, words and actions are needed in your relationships with others to

enrich the interactions?2. How can communication be more positively exchange? 3. What can you positively do more of to enrich the interaction? What do you need to do less of in the exchange? Are you listening to the Holy Spirit prior to speaking and acting who is in our lives to lead and guide us in the right way? At the end of the exchange, do you sense the Lord saying well done or you know that was not the Kingdom way to speak or act.

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and then give generously to others in need. 29-Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30-And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, He has identified you as His own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. 31-Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander,

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no libraries, no Black authors (that we knew of) and no Black publishing companies. It is our spiritual duty to help people learn to read. The Bible tells us in II Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God.” In order to study God’s word, one must know how to read. The church in the past was the pillar of the community. The church sounded the bell for community alertness and awareness. The church must

sound the bell today and alert the community of the dismal economic plight of AfricanAmericans. The church must assist in ways to deliver the people from this modern-day hightech form of slavery and captivity. We have come a long ways and yet, as we embark upon this new millennium, illiteracy is our greatest challenge among African American adults and children. We are moving into a highly technical era, being driven by computer technology. We are moving away from face-to-face conversations and moving toward more letter writing, faxes, and e-mails. Will African American children be prepared to carry the torch that our forefathers fought so hard for? We must combat illiteracy among our people. Pastor, we desperately need your help. Remember, in the past, the church is where our knowledge began. Our schools were housed in the church house. The Black churches opened up colleges, etc. Let us go back to the days when making sure that our children could read was “everybody’s business.” THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS: 1. Why Technology Rocks Forum: Meet, Greet and Chat with Successful People Having STEM Plus STEAM Education. 2. Let the Children Speak Writer’s Contest Competition Showcase, Ages 10-15—Win Cash. 3. Let the Elders Speak Forum Presents: A drama skit on Keeping Youth/Teens Out of Prison: Lessons for Youth and Their Parents. Presented by Clara Hunter King, Esq. from Atlanta, Georgia,

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destroy, For my Savior walks beside me, turns my sorrow into joy;Thorns may press my brow and hurt me, yet, His lilies round me grow; Barren deserts here may greet me, there are roses where I go; I'm not seeking worldly comfort, and an effervescent bliss, I am trav'ling to a country, that is better far than this; Naught that's earthly can entice me to

desert my upward way, I'm a stranger and a pilgrim to a land of lasting day. WOULD that there were more of the "stranger and pilgrim" attitude among saints. Too often we live as though we were citizens of earth, and not strangers. Too often we seek to build an abiding and permanent abode, where we have no continuing city. Our attitude toward things

earthly, and temporal, should be that of a "transient," for we "look for a city whose builder and maker is God." We should set our hope on things above, and not on things which are on the earth. We should love not the world, neither the things which are in the world. We should lay up our treasures in heaven, where the moth and rust cannot corrupt.

We should be tenting, not building; traveling not abiding; going home, not living at home. Our affections should be elsewhere, our joys over there, our hearts never here. Whether we be rich or poor, loved or despised, in peace or in pain, it should matter but little to us, so far as this world is concerned. It will not be long until we will reach another shore. Trials, will

end in triumphs; sorrows, will end in songs; penury, will end in plenty. Thank God for the glorious future. Though I weep as on I journey, joy will come with Heaven's morn, There, the crown of life and glory will supplant the crown of thorn; You may have your fun and frolic, I would rather travail here; For, I'm going to a city, where there's sunshine all the year.

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