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Day 3: Restoration
If you look at the Bible, especially the Old Testament, you'll see a lot of talk about justice. You'll come across verses that say things like, "The Lord loves justice" and "Learn to do good; seek justice." There are hundreds of references to justice in the Old Testament alone.
So, with all this talk of justice, it is important to know what exactly that means.
The concept of justice in the Bible isn't just about punishing wrongdoing. It is primarily concerned with setting things right. So imagine, for instance, if a kid accidentally breaks his mom's lamp. Justice would be for the kid to either replace or repair the lamp. Justice would be incomplete if the kid were merely grounded and his mom was left with a broken lamp.
God is in the business of establishing justice. And the Easter story is the crux of his plan.
The death and resurrection of Jesus are the means by which we are invited to help make things right. Oppressors are called to repentance. The careless are taught to be wise. Captives are set free. The broken are made whole.
So, no matter where you find yourself at this point in your own story, the Easter story is ready to offer you hope. Are you struggling with sin? Jesus is ready to offer forgiveness and patience. Are you exhausted by trying to meet certain standards? Jesus wants to free you from that burden. Are you anxious, brokenhearted, or wrestling with your faith? Jesus wants to meet you where you are and validate your experience. Wherever you are in your story, you're never too far for Jesus to come find you. Your story has always been a facet of God's big plan for justice and restoration.
Next Step:
Watch this video, Restoration, and think about the questions below.
- God works from the inside out. He is faithfully restoring even the smallest corners of our lives. What part of your life might He be inviting you to place in His hands?.
- When have you seen something restored, maybe a piece of furniture, maybe a relationship? What did that process require of you? Who helped you along the way?
About this Plan
Most of us know the Easter story. But knowing it isn’t the same as receiving it. What if the resurrection isn’t just proof that Jesus is powerful—but proof that you are deeply loved? What if grace isn’t something you work toward, but something you wake up inside of? In this 5-day journey with Wonderhunt, explore the cost of sin, the depth of God’s compassion, and the life-changing reality of a gift we never could have earned. Because Easter isn’t about trying harder. It’s about receiving what’s already been done.
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