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A walk of repentance, courage, and Gospel mercy in the face of injustice—Pastor Samuel’s legacy challenges us to carry truth with humility and faith.
Glimpses of Grace #35 | Samuel #5: A Legacy of Justice
Jesus24365 Weekly #64 | Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Written by Jeff Neubauer, Founder of Jesus24365 Ministry
A Legacy That Walks Both Roads
Pastor Samuel has always believed in two unshakable truths:
He is a citizen of heaven first (Philippians 3:20).
He must live out that citizenship in a broken world.
He’s worn the cross around his neck for decades, but he’s also worn invisible scars. Scars of injustice. Of racism. Of riots and silence. Of church pews half-empty when they should have been marching, and streets full of noise when the Word was left unopened.
And still, he walks.
The Call That Never Changes
"The Lord calls us to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him." (Micah 6:8)
Those words in the comic frame aren’t a slogan. They’re Samuel’s roadmap. Not just to preach about justice, but to live it. To not confuse vengeance with justice. To not idolize activism over the Gospel. To not trade one form of self-righteousness for another.
That’s the tension Samuel has carried for years: how do you preach peace in a world that rewards division? How do you embody both mercy and truth?
Sins Confessed and Grace Received
Samuel would be the first to tell you: he hasn’t always gotten it right. In his younger years, he let bitterness take the pulpit more than once. He mistook silence for wisdom and outbursts for courage. He carried grudges that should have been nailed to the cross.
But the Lord is patient. And repentance isn’t just for the pews—it’s for the pulpit too.
Titus 3:2–5 shaped his turning point:
“Show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish... But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us...”
That verse reminds him—and us—that grace doesn’t excuse sin. It outshines it.
The Gospel Isn’t Passive
Justice and mercy are not opposing ideas. In Christ, they meet.
At Calvary, divine justice was poured out—not on the guilty, but on the innocent. Mercy triumphed not by ignoring sin, but by absorbing its penalty. That is the Gospel Pastor Samuel teaches.
His theology is rooted in the confessional truths of God’s Word—Sola Scriptura. Grace alone. Faith alone. Scripture alone. Not shaped by social trends. Not loyal to political parties. Not driven by public approval.
He doesn’t believe in a Gospel that changes with the culture. He believes in a Gospel that transforms it—one redeemed sinner at a time.
When Faith Marches
The comic panel shows Pastor Samuel surrounded by all ages, races, and faces. Holding signs. Holding hope. Not angry fists, but open hands.
That’s what the kingdom looks like in motion.
He doesn’t rally for justice to make headlines. He does it because Jesus left the 99 to find the one. Because the Good Shepherd walks with the outcast and calls the sinner home. Because Revelation 7:9 promises a gathered multitude from every tribe and tongue.
This is what Pastor Samuel means by a legacy of justice: not revenge, but righteousness.
Not noise, but witness. Not virtue signaling, but Gospel light.
3 Bible Study Reflections
1. Micah 6:8 "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God?"
Samuel’s Thought: "Justice without humility turns to pride. Mercy without justice turns to enabling. But walking with God gives both meaning."
Consider This:
Where are you tempted to speak before listening?
Is your version of justice shaped more by your news feed or the Word of God?
2. James 2:17 "Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
Samuel’s Thought: "Theology without compassion becomes noise."
Consider This:
How can your faith take visible form this week?
Is there someone who needs your presence more than your post?
3. Romans 12:21 "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
Samuel’s Thought: "We don’t fight darkness with darker weapons. We carry the light."
Consider This:
Are you more reactive than redemptive?
What does overcoming with good look like in your life right now?
Ponder This Today
🧠 What if the loudest witness to God’s justice isn’t a protest sign—but a life of mercy, consistency, and Gospel light?
This Week’s Call to Action
🔍 Read Micah 6:8 out loud each morning.
👟 Walk with someone different from you this week.
🛑 Pause before speaking—listen longer than usual.
💬 Share this post with someone seeking both truth and grace.
📖 Reflect in the comments: Where have you seen the Gospel hold justice and mercy together?
For His Kingdom and Milwaukee’s Revival,
Jeff in Christ ✝️❤️
Founder, Jesus24365 Ministry (since 2024)
Member, St. Marcus Lutheran Church (since 2023)
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📢 P.S. What part of Samuel’s walk resonates with you? We don’t always get it right—but we can always turn back to grace.
💬 Drop a comment below: What does “overcoming evil with good” look like in your life right now?
What part of Pastor Samuel’s journey spoke to your walk?
Let us know below—this community grows when we share the hard and holy parts of living the Gospel.
👇 How are you being called to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly” this week?