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Social justice and inclusive theology
How does the Gospel call us to justice?
John's question from prison connects faith and justice. The imprisoned prophet asks the liberator: "Are you the one?" Jesus' answer includes "good news to the poor"—the kingdom is measured by justice for the marginalized.
Prisoners ask and Jesus answers
The poor hearing good news IS the evidence
Justice is not secondary but central
In the Word Biblical Commentary, Donald Hagner argues all verbs in v.5 are connected—the good news to the poor is a summary of the preceding miracles, connecting proclamation to demonstration
πτωχοί (poor) in Isaiah 61 context means both economically and spiritually marginalized
The passive voice throughout (blind receive sight) implies divine agency
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