Leviticus 25:20
Now you may wonder, 'What will we eat in the seventh year if we do not sow or gather our produce?'
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 25:20?

2. How does Leviticus 25:20 challenge our trust in God's provision today?

3. What does Leviticus 25:20 teach about reliance on God's promises?

4. How can we apply the sabbatical year principle in modern life?

5. How does Leviticus 25:20 connect with Jesus' teachings on faith and provision?

6. What steps can we take to strengthen our faith in God's timing?

7. How does Leviticus 25:20 address concerns about food security during the Sabbath year?

8. What historical evidence supports the practice of the Sabbath year in ancient Israel?

9. How does Leviticus 25:20 challenge modern views on sustainability and resource management?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 25?

11. How is it scientifically plausible (Lev 25:20–22) that the land left unplanted still provides enough food for three years?

12. Why do other civilizations around Israel not record similar extended fallow periods or Jubilees, if this commandment (Lev 25) was practiced widely?

13. What is the Shemitah year?

14. What does the Year of Jubilee signify?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the concept of the Sabbath Year challenge our modern understanding of work and rest?

2. In what ways can we practice trusting God for our needs in today's world, similar to the Israelites during the Sabbath Year?

3. How does the principle of resting in God's provision apply to our spiritual lives and relationship with Christ?

4. What are some practical ways we can support and share with our community, reflecting the communal aspect of the Sabbath Year?

5. How can we overcome fear and anxiety about the future by applying the lessons from Leviticus 25:20 and related scriptures?1. What is the significance of the land resting during the Sabbath year? How can this principle be applied to modern-day environmental stewardship?

2. How does the Jubilee year challenge our contemporary economic systems?

3. How are the concepts of property and ownership defined differently in this passage compared to today’s view on property rights?

4. In what ways does the Jubilee year ensure economic justice and reduce income inequality?

5. How do the commands about not exploiting each other speak to our personal and business transactions today?

6. What assurances does God provide to the Israelites if they follow the rules of the Sabbath year?

7. How can the principles of redemption and the right of the original owner to regain their property apply in a modern context?

8. What role do the Levites play in the land distribution and ownership rules outlined in the passage?

9. How does the command to assist the poor and destitute resonate with our societal norms today?

10. What does the prohibition against charging interest imply about God's perspective on lending and debt?

11. What does God’s command to treat destitute Israelites as hired workers rather than slaves reveal about His character?

12. How do the instructions regarding the treatment of servants reflect on issues of labor rights today?

13. In what ways does the chapter challenge you to reconsider your understanding of wealth, ownership, and prosperity?

14. How can we reconcile the instruction to buy servants from foreign nations with the command not to rule harshly over Israelites?

15. What is the broader theological message in the Israelites being reminded of their own servitude in Egypt?

16. How might the Jubilee year have affected societal structures and relationships among the Israelites?

17. What can we learn from the idea of a Jubilee year about forgiveness and fresh starts?

18. How does the concept of the Year of Jubilee bring a sense of balance and fairness in society?

19. If you were to implement a modern-day Jubilee in your community, what would that look like?

20. How do these laws about Sabbath and Jubilee years reflect on the themes of liberation and restoration in the Bible as a whole?

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