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TH E SPIRITU AL ECO N O M Y – LEVITICU S CH APTER 25
This week Pastor Ray uncovered the many beautiful attributes of God’s economy as he
articulated the Lord’s order of the seven feasts, the seventh day Sabbath, the seventh
Sabbatical year of rest for the land and the Super Sabbatical year known as the year of
Jubilee. In this design we see God’s desire for His people to have rest (physically and
spiritually), share with the poor, understand who really owns the land and understand the
depth of releasing debt.
Think on These Things... READ Leviticus 25 together in
preparation for your Group Discussion: What insights, principles, or observations
stood out to you from this week’s reading? Discuss…
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R eceiving
the Message & Relating to the Study..
What main point[s] spoke to you the most from this week’s sermon? Discuss…
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1.
READ Genesis 2:3, Leviticus 25:2, Isaiah 66:22 -23 & Hebrews 4:9-11 – The
word Sabbath has its origins in the Hebrew word Shabbat, from a root meaning "to cease,
desist, or rest."
a. From the above four readings discuss with your group why the Lord desires for His
people, both Jew and Gentile, to understand the true meaning and purpose of rest.
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b.
Discuss with your group the difference between physical rest and spiritual rest and how
do you see the Lord using the former to teach the latter? Discuss….
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2.
When the Israelites began to disregard the Lord’s seventh Sabbatical year of rest for the
land, Pastor Ray mentioned that the Israelites observed there appeared to be no
consequence / rebuke from God and therefore it must not be a serious offense to the Lord.
a. What was the end result for Israel after 490 years of not honoring the seventh
Sabbatical year, and what lesson do we learn today when we are aware of our own sin,
yet see no immediate rebuke? (READ Numbers 32:23). Discuss …
b.
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When a people / person sins and there appears to be no immediate consequence, how
does that tempt / lead to other sins? What happened to the people of Israel? What is
happening to our nation today? How does this stir your heart to pray? Discuss …..
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3.
READ Deuteronomy 5:1 & Leviticus 25:8 -10 - In God’s economy, the releasing of debt
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was a very important teaching and commandment. In the year of Jubilee, everyone that had
been indebted was then released from that debt and able to start over again by having their
land returned
to them.
a.
READ Leviticus 25:9 with Colossians 2:13 -15 - The Hebrew word for “liberty” is
also translated freedom. Discuss how the releasing of debt in Leviticus is a shadow of
something to come, being fulfilled in Christ.
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b.
4.
5)
The word “jubilee” is from the Hebrew word “yobel” or yovel” meaning “a ram’s horn or
trumpet”. What is the significance of the Jubilee year (year of liberty & freedom)
commencing on the Day of Atonement? Discuss…
Kinsman Redeemer: Four things were required in order for a kinsman to redeem:
1) He must be near of kin. (Leviticus 25:48; 25:25 & Ruth 3:12-13)
2) He must be able to redeem (Ruth 4:4-6) and must be free of any calamity or need of
redemption himself.
3) He must be willing to redeem (Ruth 3:13 & 4:6)
4) Redemption was completed when the price was completely paid (Leviticus 25:27; Ruth 4:711 & John 19:30). Using Scripture, How would you describe Jesus as your kin /
close relative fulfilling the above requirements? How does the story of the
Kinsman Redeemer fulfilled in Christ impact / deepen your faith? Discuss....
Discuss how Leviticus 25:23 provides a different way to view the property you
own and help give clarity to an eternal view of your possessions?
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Growing Deeper in God’s Word…Life Lessons:
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1. A divine secret – The importance of Work + Rest = Great Glory (verses 1-7).
READ Jeremiah 6:16 and Matthew 11:29-30: From these two readings,
how would you describe “rest for you soul”? How does God want us to learn how to find true rest?
What will you do for your rest? Discuss…
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2. Salvation through Jesus Christ is a Jubilee Experience. READ Psalm 16:5-6 and
Acts 3:19-21 - Share with your group the “liberty” Christ has given you. What has
Jesus freed you from and how are His boundaries keeping you in pleasant places?
Discuss….
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Applying God’s Word...
What did you learn from this study and
how will you personally apply this teaching in your life?
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