Black History in God's Story: The Queen of Sheba

We begin a new mini-series that coincides with Black History month. This gives us the opportunity to pause, affirm, and recognize the contributions and legacy of the ways God moves in Black history. African American history is American history. Black history is also biblical history. God’s biblical stories are about people of color given the geographical setting of the biblical text. In many ways the Bible has been whitewashed; the images in books, movies, and Church lessons have not accurately depicted the people, culture, or part of the world that the biblical narratives record. We must revisit these inaccuracies to move closer to God’s heart for all people. Racial, cultural, and ethnic identity matters. Diversity doesn’t have to divide us, but differences are to be celebrated as part of God’s grand story. We must pass on the truths of God’s story to the next generation and debunk the lie that Christianity is the White Man’s religion. The focus of this message is about the Queen of Sheba. She was a black woman in scripture, who stands out as a legend, an icon, a role model, and an inspiration of black excellence, royalty, and abundance. For our life journey with Jesus, there are three principles from the biblical narrative of the Queen Sheba. (1) Get to know Jesus the King. (2) God is the giver of every good gift. (3) Generosity is always the right response to the goodness of God.