Oakhaven Church Podcast

11.08.20 - Orphans: Near to the Heart of God

November 10, 2020 Larry Mudd
Oakhaven Church Podcast
11.08.20 - Orphans: Near to the Heart of God
Show Notes

Today, Orphan Sunday is marked by churches across the world. Today at Oakhaven Church, we look at God’s heart for orphans. The tender love He has for the least among us is woven into His identity. Time and again in scripture He essentially introduces Himself as the Mightiest of the Mighty and the Lover of the Orphan. When He warns His people of judgment through the prophets, their lack of care for the orphan (and widow and refugee among them) is at the top of His list of indictments. Jesus’ parable in Matthew 25 of the sheep and goats reminds us how important it is to care for “the least of these”, and Jesus’ younger brother James reminds us that caring for the orphan is nothing less than pure religion. Yes, the need is overwhelming in our time, but don’t let that paralyze you. Do what you can. Do something!

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