Winning the World

Session 6: Mobilizing American Cities for Church Planting Movements 103

did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? [38] And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? [39] And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ [40] And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

b. Luke 18.22 (ESV) – When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

3. The early Church’s transparent commitment to the city, the poor, and the disenfranchised

a. Heb. 13.16 (ESV) – Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

b. Rom. 12.13 (ESV) – Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

c. 2 Cor. 9.12 (ESV) – For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.

d. Gal. 6.10 (ESV) – So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

C. Growing sense of hopelessness, nihilism, and despair of America’s urban poor, (i.e., those who are disenfranchised, alienated, and voiceless)