“Jesus as a Teacher of Restorative Justice in Matthew”
Feb 2008 Bartimaeus Institute
A mid-winter opportunity for pastors, organizers and students for intensive study of scripture and social justice on the beautiful central California coast. Two 2008 Institutes will focus on lectionary texts for Year A, and will weave in reflections on the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination.
Mon Feb 25
2-5 pm: Arrivals & motel check in
5-6 pm Registration at Oak View Park & Resource Center (OVPRC)
6-7 pm: Dinner & Introductions (Elaine, Ched, Barbara & Faustino)
7-9 pm: Opening Worship (Megan & Chris)
Learning covenant & approach, housekeeping.
Introduction to Matthew’s context & structure.
Jesus & MLK: Sacred but domesticated narratives
Evening Worship (Donna)
Tues, Feb 26: Matt 5
8:30 am: Light breakfast at OVPRC
9-10:20: Morning Worship (Matt & Susannah)
Introductions: Megan, Chris, Rachel
Preaching Power: Sermon on the Mount as Jesus’ “I Have a Dream” speech
10:40-noon: Preaching Power II: Dr. King’s “Beyond Vietnam” Speech, April, 1967
12-2: Lunch and break
2-3 pm: Small group I (Discussion: How has preaching motivated or discouraged your own engagement in faith and action?)
3-5 pm: Introductions: Matt & Susannah
Mt 5:21-26 (6th Epiphany): Restorative vs. Retributive Justice
The stories of Joe Avila & Marietta Jaeger
5-6 pm: Break
6-7 pm: Dinner
7-9 pm: Introductions: Emmett and Anne
Mt 5:38-43 (7th Epiphany): Reaching out to the social/political enemy
The stories of Myrna Bethke & Nelson Johnson