The racial tension in our culture today has given rise to the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Some Christians respond by saying that “all lives matter” – but that’s missing the point. Pastor Todd explains why.

Talking Points:

  • “Black Lives Matter” identifies a systematic mistreatment of blacks today in America. It’s not a statement that other lives don’t matter.
  • Racism, prejudice and discernment are all different things. We’re right to be discerning about people in our world – that’s human. But racism is inhuman.
  • Silence in the midst of sin is a sin. All Christians should stand together and speak up for justice whenever possible.
  • When Jesus flipped the tables in the temple courts (Mark 11:17), he was saying that he cares about all nations, not just the Jews.
Talk About It
  1. Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
  2. What is your initial reaction to the “Black Lives Matter” movement? What, if anything, have you done or said about it?
  3. Describe the difference between racism, prejudice and discernment. When does prejudice cross the line into racism? Give an example.
  4. “Silence in the midst of sin is a sin.” Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
  5. Read Mark 11:17. How do Jesus’ actions show that he cares about all nations, not just the Jews? What was he so angry about?
  6. Does this conversation change your perspective on the “Black Lives Matter” topic? Why or why not?
  7. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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