Restoration is partnering with Anacostia River Church (ARC) for a joint, 7-week small group studying Biblical Justice. The general plan is to meet on Saturday mornings from May 3 through June 14. We’re currently building an interest list for those who would like to learn more about this group once the details are finalized. Click below to be added to the interest list; there’s no commitment to join the group at this time.

We plan to gather 10-20 members of ARC and Restoration for the study which will be led by Rev. Vernon Robinson. Vernon has already led this study before and has shared it with members of our Race & Reconciliation Advisory Team who, in turn, would like to share it with our congregation. Vernon will worship with us at Restoration on Sunday, April 13, so you’ll have an opportunity to meet him in-person before the study begins.

Curriculum Overview for Each Week:

1) Attendee introductions/sharing; initial discussions on Biblical Justice
– Where does the concept of justice come from?
– When we say God is just what do we mean?
– Why is justice important to God?

2) Illustrations of Biblical Justice in scripture

3) Restorative Justice
– What is the aim of justice if not to simply punish evildoers or those who do wrong?
– What does this mean for a Christian’s heart attitude towards those whom they are offended or hurt by?
– How God uses justice to restore relationship with His creation?

4) Retributive Justice
– What is the aim of retributive justice?
– How do Christians discern between utilizing retributive justice to restore (via disciplining or punitive) and when it is time to end a relationship with an offender?
– When should the government seek rehabilitation or “throw away the key”?

5) Procedural Justice
– What is procedural justice and how does it reflect God’s character?

6) Distributive Justice

7) Practical Application

8) Social Gathering (cook-out)