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Minneapolis is at a crossroads. Following the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good on January 7, 2026, and the subsequent mass arrests and civil unrest, many are asking: How should a follower of Christ respond?

In this long-form Bible study, we dive deep into the scriptures—specifically Jeremiah 6:16 and Micah 6:8—to find the "ancient paths" of peace in a city filled with fear. We discuss the biblical mandate for lament, the reality of power (the "Herod" spirit), and why the Church must stand for both truth and mercy in times of federal enforcement and community grief.

Whether you are in the Twin Cities or watching from afar, this study is a call to lower the temperature and look for the face of Christ in our neighbors.

00:00 – Introduction: The Tension in Minneapolis - Addressing the heavy atmosphere on the streets of South Minneapolis and Powderhorn Park.
00:15 – A Spiritual Lens for Our City - Shifting from a political viewpoint to a spiritual one in the face of fear.
00:36 – Power and Fear: King Herod’s Shadow - Connecting the biblical story of Herod to the modern-day "powers that be."
00:58 – The Tragedy on Portland Avenue - Lamenting the loss of Renee Nicole Good and the reality of human authority colliding with life.
01:17 – The Call to Lament - A reflection on whether we are allowing ourselves to grieve or letting rhetoric harden our hearts.
01:31 – Choosing the Ancient Path: Jeremiah 6:16 - Standing at the crossroads and asking for the "good way" to find rest for our souls.
01:52 – Two Paths for Minneapolis - A comparison between the culture of cruelty (retaliation) and the ancient path of the Gospel.
02:11 – The Voices of Mercy - Highlighting faith leaders like Father Dale Korogi and Archbishop Hebda who prioritize mercy over vengeance.
02:30 – Justice and Kindness: Micah 6:8 - What it means to walk humbly with God in the midst of civil unrest.
02:49 – Visible Justice: Chaplains and Sanctuaries - Real-world examples of the "Movement Chaplains" and parishes opening their doors.
03:07 – Seeing the Face of Christ - Reflecting on Matthew 25:35 and the duty to welcome the "stranger" and the vulnerable.
03:25 – Closing Prayer and Call to Love - A final petition for the family of Renee Good and a charge for the Church to love through the storm.

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