Source (book): "In The Beginning", Tracing The Gospel Story In Genesis, Chapter 9, "The Table of Nations (Genesis 10)", Question 1, "Racism go against God's purpose for the Great Commission", Page 72.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
PHOTO: There are 193 countries that are members of the United Nations today, and an additional two have an observer status in the global body. There are also more than 11,500 ethnic groups and more than 7,000 languages in the world.²⁷ How did this diversity come about?
From Noah and his family, a new human society emerged. In Genesis 10, we find a description of how the people who came out of the ark became "nations spread out over the earth" (Genesis 10:32). The setting resembled the air of promise found at the end of Genesis 2 and 5. But like in those chapters, it was merely the setting for something terribly disappointing. The 70 names in the Table of Nations will represent the depravity of humankind in history.
Perhaps the story that preceded the Table of Nations foreshadowed the darkness that was to come. According to Genesis, Noah had gotten drunk with the wine from his vineyard and lay "uncovered" (Genesis 9:21). His son Ham saw him in that state and told his brothers. They treated their father with greater respect by covering him with a garment while avoiding looking at their father's nakedness (Genesis 9:18-23).
Noah woke up, discovered what had happened, and pronounced blessings and curses on his sons accordingly (Genesis 9:24-27). He began by cursing Canaan (the son of Ham) to a life of slavery to his brothers. It seems like such a harsh judgment on the son who did not immediately cover up his intoxicated father. But Noah was obviously very upset with Ham. In contrast, he blessed the other sons: he indicated that the Lord was the "God of Shem", under whom Canaan (and his descendants) would be a slave. Canaan would also be slave to Japheth, whose territory would expand.
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There are 193 countries that are members of the United Nations today, and an additional two have an observer status in the global body. There are also more than 11,500 ethnic groups and more than 7,000 languages in the world.²⁷ How did this diversity come about?
From Noah and his family, a new human society emerged. In Genesis 10, we find a description of how the people who came out of the ark became "nations spread out over the earth" (Genesis 10:32). The setting resembled the air of promise found at the end of Genesis 2 and 5. But like in those chapters, it was merely the setting for something terribly disappointing. The 70 names in the Table of Nations will represent the depravity of humankind in history.
Perhaps the story that preceded the Table of Nations foreshadowed the darkness that was to come. According to Genesis, Noah had gotten drunk with the wine from his vineyard and lay "uncovered" (Genesis 9:21). His son Ham saw him in that state and told his brothers. They treated their father with greater respect by covering him with a garment while avoiding looking at their father's nakedness (Genesis 9:18-23).
Noah woke up, discovered what had happened, and pronounced blessings and curses on his sons accordingly (Genesis 9:24-27). He began by cursing Canaan (the son of Ham) to a life of slavery to his brothers. It seems like such a harsh judgment on the son who did not immediately cover up his intoxicated father. But Noah was obviously very upset with Ham. In contrast, he blessed the other sons: he indicated that the Lord was the "God of Shem", under whom Canaan (and his descendants) would be a slave. Canaan would also be slave to Japheth, whose territory would expand.
Slavery and Racism
In a time when Christianity was mainly seen in Europe and America, many who lived in these continents used the set of blessings and curses from this chapter of Genesis as a justification for the practice of slavery. They erroneously thought that this passage showed that some races (usually white) were superior in God's eyes, while others (usually races of darker skin) were inferior and cursed. They thus brought many slaves from Africa to their lands and subjected them to inhumane treatment. But this is a gross misreading of the Bible. When Paul lists whom the law of God calls sinners and lawbreakers, he includes, together perverts, liars, perjurers, and slave traders (1 Timothy 1:8-11). The Greek word andrapodistes literally means "man stealer", an emphatic indication of how abhorrent this practice is.
Though slavery has ended in much of the world today, this part of Scripture has still been used to justify racial discrimination. In South Africa, the Apartheid (1948-1994) was a period of racial segregation that forced black citizens to live in separate areas and use different public facilities from their white counterparts. "Blacks and dogs" were prohibited from entering white enclaves and other establishments, like clubs and restaurants.
But Scripture is full of examples that prove that God does not condone racism, not even from His chosen ones. In the Old Testament, God established the Jews as a nation and called them His people. They erroneously took God's favour as a sign that all other races (the Gentiles) were inferior to them. In fact, in thinking of why God created them, they considered the Gentiles as fuel for the fires of hell! This could have been due to misinterpreting verses such as Ezekiel 15:6. But they apparently did not notice other verses, such as Isaiah 9:19, that say that even Jews may end up with that fate if they disobeyed God.
The prophet Isaiah records what God said about the traditional enemies of Israel: "In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing on the earth. The Lord Almighty will bless them, saying, 'Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance" (Isaiah 19:24-25). This must have sounded like heresy (any belief, doctrine, or practice that strongly contradicts official, established, or widely accepted rules, dogmas, or norms) to racist Jews. We can also think of Jonah who refused to preach to the Ninevites, Israel's hated enemies. But by forgiving and saving the Ninevites, God was sending a clear message to those who harboured racist attitudes to non-Jews that He did not condone their sentiments.
In the New Testament, we meet the Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah expected by the Jews. His birth was announced as that of the king of the Jews (Matthew 2:2), a title which He acknowledge to be true (Luke 23:3). When we read about His encounter with a Canaanite woman whose daughter was stricken with demon-possession, the disciples are presented as sharing the popular prejudices that Jews had against other races (Matthew 15:21-28). They told Jesus to get rid of the troublemaker. Initially, Jesus seemed to go along with His disciples' attitude and said some rather harsh things to the woman. He said that He was "sent only to the lost sheep of Israel" (Matthew 15:24) and it was "not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs" (Matthew 15:26). But the woman humbly persisted in pleading for mercy.
Jesus's Words and Actions
Jesus was not racist here as some might claim. He was simply testing the woman's faith and teaching His disciples a lesson. After all, He eventually healed the woman's daughter and complimented her for having great faith (Matthew 15:28). This was not the only time that Jesus complimented the faith of a Gentile (Matthew 8:10). In His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus angered His townsfolk by contrasting their lack of faith with the "faith-full" responses of Gentiles like the widow of Zarephath and Naaman the Syrian (Luke 4:24-27).
Jesus also spoke well of despised minorities such as the Samaritans. No Jews would consider telling a story where a Samaritan was a good man, much less a hero! Yet Jesus did, going to the extent of saying that the Samaritan exemplified the kingdom of God (Luke 10:25-37). He also took time to reach out to a Samaritan woman and the people of her town (John 4:1-42).
After His death and resurrection, Jesus sent His Disciples "into all the world" (Mark 16:15) to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19; see also Acts 1:8). It was clear that the mission of Jesus extended to all races and languages. The early church took this seriously and brought the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. Paul, in particular, was called by Jesus to be a missionary to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15). There were Jewish and Gentile, as well as mixed churches.
Finally, the last book in the Bible, Revelation, has visions of what heaven will be like. One especially striking scene is that of "a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands" (Revelation 7:9). The resident of heaven will be international, multicultural, and multilingual. They will be representatives from every group and no group will be missing. "The nations will walk" by the light of God's glory (Revelation 21:24), and the "glory and honour of the nations will be brought into it" (Revelation 21:26).
In what way does racism go against God's purposes for the Great Commission, "to make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19)?
In his book, "In The Beginning": Tracing The Gospel Story In Genesis, Bishop Emeritus Dr Robert M. Solomon (the former Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore) explains that Genesis 10—the Table of Nations—shows how God birthed all the different people groups and cultures from Noah’s sons. God loves and values this beautiful diversity.
When we look at Question 1 of Chapter 9, we see exactly how racism goes against God's purposes for the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). Here is the breakdown in simple Singapore English and point form:
How Racism Spoils God's Plan for the Great Commission
It rejects God’s view of "One Big Family": Genesis 10 proves that all human beings, no matter their skin colour or background, come from the exact same family tree (Noah's family). When people are racist, they act like some groups are higher-class and others are lower-class. This directly defies God’s view that every single person is equal and made in His image.
Local Illustration: The HDB Block 🏢
Think of the Great Commission like God inviting everyone to a massive, worldwide block party.
Imagine living in a typical Singapore HDB flat. Your neighbours come from all walks of life—there are Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian families, and even expats from different countries.
Picture posted by ID 30049486© Simba3003, DreamstimeThough slavery has ended in much of the world today, this part of Scripture has still been used to justify racial discrimination. In South Africa, the Apartheid (1948-1994) was a period of racial segregation that forced black citizens to live in separate areas and use different public facilities from their white counterparts. "Blacks and dogs" were prohibited from entering white enclaves and other establishments, like clubs and restaurants.
But Scripture is full of examples that prove that God does not condone racism, not even from His chosen ones. In the Old Testament, God established the Jews as a nation and called them His people. They erroneously took God's favour as a sign that all other races (the Gentiles) were inferior to them. In fact, in thinking of why God created them, they considered the Gentiles as fuel for the fires of hell! This could have been due to misinterpreting verses such as Ezekiel 15:6. But they apparently did not notice other verses, such as Isaiah 9:19, that say that even Jews may end up with that fate if they disobeyed God.
The prophet Isaiah records what God said about the traditional enemies of Israel: "In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing on the earth. The Lord Almighty will bless them, saying, 'Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance" (Isaiah 19:24-25). This must have sounded like heresy (any belief, doctrine, or practice that strongly contradicts official, established, or widely accepted rules, dogmas, or norms) to racist Jews. We can also think of Jonah who refused to preach to the Ninevites, Israel's hated enemies. But by forgiving and saving the Ninevites, God was sending a clear message to those who harboured racist attitudes to non-Jews that He did not condone their sentiments.
In the New Testament, we meet the Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah expected by the Jews. His birth was announced as that of the king of the Jews (Matthew 2:2), a title which He acknowledge to be true (Luke 23:3). When we read about His encounter with a Canaanite woman whose daughter was stricken with demon-possession, the disciples are presented as sharing the popular prejudices that Jews had against other races (Matthew 15:21-28). They told Jesus to get rid of the troublemaker. Initially, Jesus seemed to go along with His disciples' attitude and said some rather harsh things to the woman. He said that He was "sent only to the lost sheep of Israel" (Matthew 15:24) and it was "not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs" (Matthew 15:26). But the woman humbly persisted in pleading for mercy.
Jesus's Words and Actions
Jesus was not racist here as some might claim. He was simply testing the woman's faith and teaching His disciples a lesson. After all, He eventually healed the woman's daughter and complimented her for having great faith (Matthew 15:28). This was not the only time that Jesus complimented the faith of a Gentile (Matthew 8:10). In His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus angered His townsfolk by contrasting their lack of faith with the "faith-full" responses of Gentiles like the widow of Zarephath and Naaman the Syrian (Luke 4:24-27).
Jesus also spoke well of despised minorities such as the Samaritans. No Jews would consider telling a story where a Samaritan was a good man, much less a hero! Yet Jesus did, going to the extent of saying that the Samaritan exemplified the kingdom of God (Luke 10:25-37). He also took time to reach out to a Samaritan woman and the people of her town (John 4:1-42).
After His death and resurrection, Jesus sent His Disciples "into all the world" (Mark 16:15) to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19; see also Acts 1:8). It was clear that the mission of Jesus extended to all races and languages. The early church took this seriously and brought the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. Paul, in particular, was called by Jesus to be a missionary to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15). There were Jewish and Gentile, as well as mixed churches.
Finally, the last book in the Bible, Revelation, has visions of what heaven will be like. One especially striking scene is that of "a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands" (Revelation 7:9). The resident of heaven will be international, multicultural, and multilingual. They will be representatives from every group and no group will be missing. "The nations will walk" by the light of God's glory (Revelation 21:24), and the "glory and honour of the nations will be brought into it" (Revelation 21:26).
In what way does racism go against God's purposes for the Great Commission, "to make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19)?
In his book, "In The Beginning": Tracing The Gospel Story In Genesis, Bishop Emeritus Dr Robert M. Solomon (the former Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore) explains that Genesis 10—the Table of Nations—shows how God birthed all the different people groups and cultures from Noah’s sons. God loves and values this beautiful diversity.
When we look at Question 1 of Chapter 9, we see exactly how racism goes against God's purposes for the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). Here is the breakdown in simple Singapore English and point form:
How Racism Spoils God's Plan for the Great Commission
It rejects God’s view of "One Big Family": Genesis 10 proves that all human beings, no matter their skin colour or background, come from the exact same family tree (Noah's family). When people are racist, they act like some groups are higher-class and others are lower-class. This directly defies God’s view that every single person is equal and made in His image.
- It builds walls when Jesus told us to cross borders: The Great Commission commands Christians to go and "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). Racism makes people stay in their own comfortable "tribes" and look down on outsiders. If you look down on a certain race, you will never want to share the good news of Jesus with them.
- It ruins the "Teh Tarik" blend of the Church: God's ultimate plan is not to wipe out different cultures, but to bring them together in unity. Just like how a good cup of teh tarik needs both strong tea and sweet milk to taste good, the global Church is meant to be a beautiful mix of all tongues and tribes. Racism breaks this unity and causes division.
- It blocks the message of God's love: If a Christian behaves in a racist way, it completely destroys their testimony. People from other backgrounds will look at them and think, "Why should I listen to your talk about God's love when you treat my people like dirt?" It shuts the door to the Gospel.
Local Illustration: The HDB Block 🏢
Think of the Great Commission like God inviting everyone to a massive, worldwide block party.
Imagine living in a typical Singapore HDB flat. Your neighbours come from all walks of life—there are Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian families, and even expats from different countries.
- What God wants: He wants you to knock on every single door, share your food, talk to them, and invite them to the party so that everyone can be friends and look out for one another.
- What racism does: Racism is like a resident who refuses to take the lift with certain neighbours, badmouths them at the void deck, or intentionally skips their unit when delivering invitations. By shutting these doors, that resident actively stops the block from coming together in harmony—which is exactly how racism sabotages the Great Commission.
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There are 193 countries that are members of the United Nations today, and an additional two have an observer status in the global body. There are also more than 11,500 ethnic groups and more than 7,000 languages in the world.²⁷ How did this diversity come about?
PHOTO: There are 193 countries that are members of the United Nations today, and an additional two have an observer status in the global body. There are also more than 11,500 ethnic groups and more than 7,000 languages in the world.²⁷
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From Noah and his family, a new human society emerged. In Genesis 10, we find a description of how the people who came out of the ark became "nations spread out over the earth" (Genesis 10:32). The setting resembled the air of promise found at the end of Genesis 2 and 5. But like in those chapters, it was merely the setting for something terribly disappointing. The 70 names in the Table of Nations will represent the depravity of humankind in history.
PHOTO: From Noah and his family, a new human society emerged. In Genesis 10, we find a description of how the people who came out of the ark became "nations spread out over the earth" (Genesis 10:32). The setting resembled the air of promise found at the end of Genesis 2 and 5. But like in those chapters, it was merely the setting for something terribly disappointing. The 70 names in the Table of Nations will represent the depravity of humankind in history.
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Perhaps the story that preceded the Table of Nations foreshadowed the darkness that was to come. According to Genesis, Noah had gotten drunk with the wine from his vineyard and lay "uncovered" (Genesis 9:21). His son Ham saw him in that state and told his brothers. They treated their father with greater respect by covering him with a garment while avoiding looking at their father's nakedness (Genesis 9:18-23).
PHOTO: Perhaps the story that preceded the Table of Nations foreshadowed the darkness that was to come. According to Genesis, Noah had gotten drunk with the wine from his vineyard and lay "uncovered" (Genesis 9:21). His son Ham saw him in that state and told his brothers. They treated their father with greater respect by covering him with a garment while avoiding looking at their father's nakedness (Genesis 9:18-23).
Artwork by Bernardino Luini - Ham Mocking Noah (16th century)
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Noah woke up, discovered what had happened, and pronounced blessings and curses on his sons accordingly (Genesis 9:24-27). He began by cursing Canaan (the son of Ham) to a life of slavery to his brothers. It seems like such a harsh judgment on the son who did not immediately cover up his intoxicated father. But Noah was obviously very upset with Ham. In contrast, he blessed the other sons: he indicated that the Lord was the "God of Shem", under whom Canaan (and his descendants) would be a slave. Canaan would also be slave to Japheth, whose territory would expand.
PHOTO: Noah woke up, discovered what had happened, and pronounced blessings and curses on his sons accordingly (Genesis 9:24-27). He began by cursing Canaan (the son of Ham) to a life of slavery to his brothers. It seems like such a harsh judgment on the son who did not immediately cover up his intoxicated father. But Noah was obviously very upset with Ham. In contrast, he blessed the other sons: he indicated that the Lord was the "God of Shem", under whom Canaan (and his descendants) would be a slave. Canaan would also be slave to Japheth, whose territory would expand.
Illustration by J. Schnorr von Carolsfeld. "The Picture Bible", 1852-60.
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Slavery and Racism
In a time when Christianity was mainly seen in Europe and America, many who lived in these continents used the set of blessings and curses from this chapter of Genesis as a justification for the practice of slavery. They erroneously thought that this passage showed that some races (usually white) were superior in God's eyes, while others (usually races of darker skin) were inferior and cursed. They thus brought many slaves from Africa to their lands and subjected them to inhumane treatment. But this is a gross misreading of the Bible. When Paul lists whom the law of God calls sinners and lawbreakers, he includes, together perverts, liars, perjurers, and slave traders (1 Timothy 1:8-11). The Greek word andrapodistes literally means "man stealer", an emphatic indication of how abhorrent this practice is.
PHOTO: Slavery and Racism
In a time when Christianity was mainly seen in Europe and America, many who lived in these continents used the set of blessings and curses from this chapter of Genesis as a justification for the practice of slavery. They erroneously thought that this passage showed that some races (usually white) were superior in God's eyes, while others (usually races of darker skin) were inferior and cursed. They thus brought many slaves from Africa to their lands and subjected them to inhumane treatment. But this is a gross misreading of the Bible. When Paul lists whom the law of God calls sinners and lawbreakers, he includes, together perverts, liars, perjurers, and slave traders (1 Timothy 1:8-11). The Greek word andrapodistes literally means "man stealer", an emphatic indication of how abhorrent this practice is.
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Though slavery has ended in much of the world today, this part of Scripture has still been used to justify racial discrimination. In South Africa, the Apartheid (1948-1994) was a period of racial segregation that forced black citizens to live in separate areas and use different public facilities from their white counterparts. "Blacks and dogs" were prohibited from entering white enclaves and other establishments, like clubs and restaurants.
PHOTO: Though slavery has ended in much of the world today, this part of Scripture has still been used to justify racial discrimination. In South Africa, the Apartheid (1948-1994) was a period of racial segregation that forced black citizens to live in separate areas and use different public facilities from their white counterparts. "Blacks and dogs" were prohibited from entering white enclaves and other establishments, like clubs and restaurants.
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But Scripture is full of examples that prove that God does not condone racism, not even from His chosen ones. In the Old Testament, God established the Jews as a nation and called them His people. They erroneously took God's favour as a sign that all other races (the Gentiles) were inferior to them. In fact, in thinking of why God created them, they considered the Gentiles as fuel for the fires of hell! This could have been due to misinterpreting verses such as Ezekiel 15:6. But they apparently did not notice other verses, such as Isaiah 9:19, that say that even Jews may end up with that fate if they disobeyed God.
PHOTO: But Scripture is full of examples that prove that God does not condone racism, not even from His chosen ones. In the Old Testament, God established the Jews as a nation and called them His people. They erroneously took God's favour as a sign that all other races (the Gentiles) were inferior to them. In fact, in thinking of why God created them, they considered the Gentiles as fuel for the fires of hell! This could have been due to misinterpreting verses such as Ezekiel 15:6. But they apparently did not notice other verses, such as Isaiah 9:19, that say that even Jews may end up with that fate if they disobeyed God.
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The prophet Isaiah records what God said about the traditional enemies of Israel: "In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing on the earth. The Lord Almighty will bless them, saying, 'Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance" (Isaiah 19:24-25). This must have sounded like heresy (any belief, doctrine, or practice that strongly contradicts official, established, or widely accepted rules, dogmas, or norms) to racist Jews. We can also think of Jonah who refused to preach to the Ninevites, Israel's hated enemies. But by forgiving and saving the Ninevites, God was sending a clear message to those who harboured racist attitudes to non-Jews that He did not condone their sentiments.
PHOTO: The prophet Isaiah records what God said about the traditional enemies of Israel: "In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing on the earth. The Lord Almighty will bless them, saying, 'Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance" (Isaiah 19:24-25). This must have sounded like heresy (any belief, doctrine, or practice that strongly contradicts official, established, or widely accepted rules, dogmas, or norms) to racist Jews. We can also think of Jonah who refused to preach to the Ninevites, Israel's hated enemies. But by forgiving and saving the Ninevites, God was sending a clear message to those who harboured racist attitudes to non-Jews that He did not condone their sentiments.
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In the New Testament, we meet the Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah expected by the Jews. His birth was announced as that of the king of the Jews (Matthew 2:2), a title which He acknowledge to be true (Luke 23:3). When we read about His encounter with a Canaanite woman whose daughter was stricken with demon-possession, the disciples are presented as sharing the popular prejudices that Jews had against other races (Matthew 15:21-28). They told Jesus to get rid of the troublemaker. Initially, Jesus seemed to go along with His disciples' attitude and said some rather harsh things to the woman. He said that He was "sent only to the lost sheep of Israel" (Matthew 15:24) and it was "not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs" (Matthew 15:26). But the woman humbly persisted in pleading for mercy.
PHOTO: In the New Testament, we meet the Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah expected by the Jews. His birth was announced as that of the king of the Jews (Matthew 2:2), a title which He acknowledge to be true (Luke 23:3). When we read about His encounter with a Canaanite woman whose daughter was stricken with demon-possession, the disciples are presented as sharing the popular prejudices that Jews had against other races (Matthew 15:21-28). They told Jesus to get rid of the troublemaker. Initially, Jesus seemed to go along with His disciples' attitude and said some rather harsh things to the woman. He said that He was "sent only to the lost sheep of Israel" (Matthew 15:24) and it was "not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs" (Matthew 15:26). But the woman humbly persisted in pleading for mercy.
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Jesus's Words and Actions
Jesus was not racist here as some might claim. He was simply testing the woman's faith and teaching His disciples a lesson. After all, He eventually healed the woman's daughter and complimented her for having great faith (Matthew 15:28). This was not the only time that Jesus complimented the faith of a Gentile (Matthew 8:10). In His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus angered His townsfolk by contrasting their lack of faith with the "faith-full" responses of Gentiles like the widow of Zarephath and Naaman the Syrian (Luke 4:24-27).
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Jesus's Words and Actions
Jesus was not racist here as some might claim. He was simply testing the woman's faith and teaching His disciples a lesson. After all, He eventually healed the woman's daughter and complimented her for having great faith (Matthew 15:28). This was not the only time that Jesus complimented the faith of a Gentile (Matthew 8:10). In His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus angered His townsfolk by contrasting their lack of faith with the "faith-full" responses of Gentiles like the widow of Zarephath and Naaman the Syrian (Luke 4:24-27).
PHOTO: Jesus's Words and Actions
Jesus was not racist here as some might claim. He was simply testing the woman's faith and teaching His disciples a lesson. After all, He eventually healed the woman's daughter and complimented her for having great faith (Matthew 15:28). This was not the only time that Jesus complimented the faith of a Gentile (Matthew 8:10). In His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus angered His townsfolk by contrasting their lack of faith with the "faith-full" responses of Gentiles like the widow of Zarephath and Naaman the Syrian (Luke 4:24-27).
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Jesus also spoke well of despised minorities such as the Samaritans. No Jews would consider telling a story where a Samaritan was a good man, much less a hero! Yet Jesus did, going to the extent of saying that the Samaritan exemplified the kingdom of God (Luke 10:25-37). He also took time to reach out to a Samaritan woman and the people of her town (John 4:1-42).
PHOTO: Jesus also spoke well of despised minorities such as the Samaritans. No Jews would consider telling a story where a Samaritan was a good man, much less a hero! Yet Jesus did, going to the extent of saying that the Samaritan exemplified the kingdom of God (Luke 10:25-37). He also took time to reach out to a Samaritan woman and the people of her town (John 4:1-42).
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After His death and resurrection, Jesus sent His Disciples "into all the world" (Mark 16:15) to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19; see also Acts 1:8). It was clear that the mission of Jesus extended to all races and languages. The early church took this seriously and brought the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. Paul, in particular, was called by Jesus to be a missionary to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15). There were Jewish and Gentile, as well as mixed churches.
PHOTO: After His death and resurrection, Jesus sent His Disciples "into all the world" (Mark 16:15) to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19; see also Acts 1:8). It was clear that the mission of Jesus extended to all races and languages. The early church took this seriously and brought the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. Paul, in particular, was called by Jesus to be a missionary to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15). There were Jewish and Gentile, as well as mixed churches.
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Finally, the last book in the Bible, Revelation, has visions of what heaven will be like. One especially striking scene is that of "a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands" (Revelation 7:9). The resident of heaven will be international, multicultural, and multilingual. They will be representatives from every group and no group will be missing. "The nations will walk" by the light of God's glory (Revelation 21:24), and the "glory and honour of the nations will be brought into it" (Revelation 21:26).
PHOTO: Finally, the last book in the Bible, Revelation, has visions of what heaven will be like. One especially striking scene is that of "a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands" (Revelation 7:9). The resident of heaven will be international, multicultural, and multilingual. They will be representatives from every group and no group will be missing. "The nations will walk" by the light of God's glory (Revelation 21:24), and the "glory and honour of the nations will be brought into it" (Revelation 21:26).
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In what way does racism go against God's purposes for the Great Commission, "to make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19)?
In his book, "In The Beginning": Tracing The Gospel Story In Genesis, Bishop Emeritus Dr Robert M. Solomon (the former Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore) explains that Genesis 10—the Table of Nations—shows how God birthed all the different people groups and cultures from Noah’s sons. God loves and values this beautiful diversity.
PHOTO: In his book, "In The Beginning": Tracing The Gospel Story In Genesis, Bishop Emeritus Dr Robert M. Solomon (the former Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore) explains that Genesis 10—the Table of Nations—shows how God birthed all the different people groups and cultures from Noah’s sons. God loves and values this beautiful diversity.
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When we look at Question 1 of Chapter 9, we see exactly how racism goes against God's purposes for the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). Here is the breakdown in simple Singapore English and point form:
How Racism Spoils God's Plan for the Great Commission
It rejects God’s view of "One Big Family": Genesis 10 proves that all human beings, no matter their skin colour or background, come from the exact same family tree (Noah's family). When people are racist, they act like some groups are higher-class and others are lower-class. This directly defies God’s view that every single person is equal and made in His image.
PHOTO: How Racism Spoils God's Plan for the Great Commission
It rejects God’s view of "One Big Family": Genesis 10 proves that all human beings, no matter their skin colour or background, come from the exact same family tree (Noah's family). When people are racist, they act like some groups are higher-class and others are lower-class. This directly defies God’s view that every single person is equal and made in His image.
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- It builds walls when Jesus told us to cross borders: The Great Commission commands Christians to go and "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). Racism makes people stay in their own comfortable "tribes" and look down on outsiders. If you look down on a certain race, you will never want to share the good news of Jesus with them.
- It ruins the "Teh Tarik" blend of the Church: God's ultimate plan is not to wipe out different cultures, but to bring them together in unity. Just like how a good cup of teh tarik needs both strong tea and sweet milk to taste good, the global Church is meant to be a beautiful mix of all tongues and tribes. Racism breaks this unity and causes division.
- It blocks the message of God's love: If a Christian behaves in a racist way, it completely destroys their testimony. People from other backgrounds will look at them and think, "Why should I listen to your talk about God's love when you treat my people like dirt?" It shuts the door to the Gospel.
PHOTO: How Racism Spoils God's Plan for the Great Commission
It builds walls when Jesus told us to cross borders: The Great Commission commands Christians to go and "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). Racism makes people stay in their own comfortable "tribes" and look down on outsiders. If you look down on a certain race, you will never want to share the good news of Jesus with them.
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PHOTO: How Racism Spoils God's Plan for the Great Commission
It ruins the "Teh Tarik" blend of the Church: God's ultimate plan is not to wipe out different cultures, but to bring them together in unity. Just like how a good cup of teh tarik needs both strong tea and sweet milk to taste good, the global Church is meant to be a beautiful mix of all tongues and tribes. Racism breaks this unity and causes division.
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PHOTO: How Racism Spoils God's Plan for the Great Commission
It blocks the message of God's love: If a Christian behaves in a racist way, it completely destroys their testimony. People from other backgrounds will look at them and think, "Why should I listen to your talk about God's love when you treat my people like dirt?" It shuts the door to the Gospel.
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Local Illustration: The HDB Block 🏢
Think of the Great Commission like God inviting everyone to a massive, worldwide block party.
Imagine living in a typical Singapore HDB flat. Your neighbours come from all walks of life—there are Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian families, and even expats from different countries.
Local Illustration: The HDB Block 🏢
Think of the Great Commission like God inviting everyone to a massive, worldwide block party.
Imagine living in a typical Singapore HDB flat. Your neighbours come from all walks of life—there are Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian families, and even expats from different countries.
- What God wants: He wants you to knock on every single door, share your food, talk to them, and invite them to the party so that everyone can be friends and look out for one another.
- What racism does: Racism is like a resident who refuses to take the lift with certain neighbours, badmouths them at the void deck, or intentionally skips their unit when delivering invitations. By shutting these doors, that resident actively stops the block from coming together in harmony—which is exactly how racism sabotages the Great Commission.
PHOTO: Local Illustration: The HDB Block 🏢
What God wants: He wants you to knock on every single door, share your food, talk to them, and invite them to the party so that everyone can be friends and look out for one another.
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What racism does: Racism is like a resident who refuses to take the lift with certain neighbours, badmouths them at the void deck, or intentionally skips their unit when delivering invitations. By shutting these doors, that resident actively stops the block from coming together in harmony—which is exactly how racism sabotages the Great Commission.
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PHOTO: "Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with a humble heart. Lord, You are the Creator of everyone. Genesis shows us that we all come from the same family tree, and Matthew 28 tells us to go out and make disciples of all nations. Your heart is so big, and You love every single race, language, and culture.
But Lord, sometimes we let racism, prejudice, and pride get in the way. Forgive us for the times we stay in our own comfortable groups and look down on others who are different from us. Forgive us when we build walls instead of crossing borders to show Your love.
We know that racism completely spoils Your plan. It breaks the unity of Your Church and stops people from seeing how good and loving You are. It shuts the door to the Gospel when You want the door to be wide open for everyone.
Help us to clear away all the bias in our hearts. Teach us to look at our neighbours—no matter their skin colour or where they come from—the way You look at them. Give us the courage to knock on every door, to love people sincerely, and to share Your good news with everyone without picking and choosing.
Make our churches a beautiful, united family that reflects Your kingdom.
Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen."
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Reflection - Racism go against God's purpose for the Great Commission
Source (book): "In The Beginning", Tracing The Gospel Story In Genesis, Chapter 9, "The Table of Nations (Genesis 10)", Question 1, "Racism go against God's purpose for the Great Commission", Page 72.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
Footnotes
²⁷ "How Many People's Groups Are There?", https://joshuaproject.net/resources/articles/how_many_people_groups_are_there. See https://www.ethnologue.com/statistics.
"Faithful to the end", A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/06/reflection-faithful-to-end-links.html
"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-i.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-iv.html
"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/04/reflection-songs-of-christmas-links.html
Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/06/reflection-faithful-to-end-links.html
"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-i.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-iv.html
"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/04/reflection-songs-of-christmas-links.html
"Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, © 2019 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part I - III (Links), posted on Wednesday, 09 December 2020
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/12/reflection-growing-old-gracefully-part.html
Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part IV - V (Links), posted on Thursday, 22 April 2021
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/12/reflection-growing-old-gracefully-part_9.html
"Teach Us to Number Our Days", © 2008 by David Roper
Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 1 - 40 (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 November 2021
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2021/11/reflection-number-our-days-chapter-1-40.html
"Teach Us to Number Our Days", © 2008 by David Roper
Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 41 - 64 (Links), posted on Wednesday, 16 March 2022
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2022/03/reflection-number-our-days-chapter-41.html
"He Walks with Me - Devotions for Your Caregiving Journey with God", © 2018 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Shelly Beach
Reflection - He Walks with Me (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 August 2022
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2022/08/reflection-he-walks-with-me-links.html
Reflection - He Walks with Me (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 August 2022https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2022/08/reflection-he-walks-with-me-links.html
"Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries
Reflection - Classic Gem, Chapter 1 - 45 (Links), posted on 03 April 2023
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2023/04/reflection-classic-gem-chapter-1-45.html
"Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries
Reflection - Classic Gem, Chapter 46 - 90 (Links), posted on Tuesday, 24 October 2023
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2023/10/reflection-classic-gem-chapter-46-90.html
"Making All Things New", 52 Reflections to Challenge the Way You Live, Copyright @ 2022 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Making All Things New, Chapter 1 - 28 (Links), posted on Saturday, 04 August 2024
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2024/08/reflection-making-all-things-new.html
"Making All Things New", 52 Reflections to Challenge the Way You Live, Copyright @ 2022 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Making All Things New, Chapter 29 - 52 (Links), posted on Saturday, 15 March 2025
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2025/03/reflection-making-all-things-new.html
Reflection - My Soul Thirsts For God, Verse 1 - 46 (Links) on Monday, 25 August 2025
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2025/08/reflection-my-soul-thirsts-for-god.html
Reflection - My Soul Thirsts For God, Verse 47 - 92 (Links) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2026/01/reflection-my-soul-thirsts-for-god.html
Reference
[1] From "In The Beginning", Tracing The Gospel Story In Genesis, Copyright @ 2009 by Robert M. Solomon, Chapter 9, "The Table of Nations (Genesis 10)", Question 1, "Racism go against God's purpose for the Great Commission", Page 72.
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