John, the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the dead are raised, and the poor have their debts canceled. Go tell John I’m taking care of these people—so what do you think?” Jeremiah and Jesus, like every historymaker before and since—they knew the meaning of social analysis. Fifth, I do not understand it, but historymakers are relentlessly filled with hope. They know that the coming of the kingdom of justice and righteousness may tarry, but they know it will not be defeated. You
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