Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King asked to be remembered as one who “tried to give his life serving others” (King, “The Drum Major,” 185). King’s faith was the driving force behind his message and his methods. He called Christians to love their neighbors and their enemies and to work toward a more just society. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, or MLK Day, is a day to remember King’s message. It’s a time to serve others, pray, and reflect. If you’re looking for ways to learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. on your own or with a group, here are a few places to start. 

• Martin Luther King Jr. - This article from The History Channel provides an easy-to-read overview of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, faith, and work. 
• “I Have a Dream” - Watch King’s famous speech from the March on Washington in 1963.
• MLK50 - Watch messages from "MLK50: Gospel Reflections from the Mountaintop," an event held in Memphis in 2018. Hear from John Perkins, Matt Chandler, Jackie Hill Perry, Eric Mason, Russell Moore, John Piper, Benjamin Watson, and more.
  • MLK50 is available for free on RightNow Media. (New to RightNow Media? Get your free NewSpring account here.)