Leviticus 25:28
But if he cannot obtain enough to repay him, what he sold will remain in possession of the buyer until the Year of Jubilee. In the Jubilee, however, it is to be released, so that he may return to his property.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 25:28?

2. How does Leviticus 25:28 emphasize the importance of property redemption in God's law?

3. What spiritual lessons can we learn from the Jubilee year in Leviticus 25:28?

4. How does Leviticus 25:28 connect to Jesus' teachings on forgiveness and restoration?

5. How can we apply the principle of redemption in Leviticus 25:28 today?

6. What does "property will belong permanently to the buyer" teach about stewardship?

7. What does Leviticus 25:28 reveal about God's view on property ownership and economic justice?

8. How does Leviticus 25:28 align with the concept of the Year of Jubilee?

9. Why is land redemption significant in Leviticus 25:28 for Israelite society?

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

11. What is the Jubilee celebration in 2017?

12. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence showing that ancient Israel consistently observed the Year of Jubilee (Lev 25)?

13. What does the Year of Jubilee signify?

14. Why do other civilizations around Israel not record similar extended fallow periods or Jubilees, if this commandment (Lev 25) was practiced widely?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the concept of the Year of Jubilee reflect God's character and His intentions for His people?

2. In what ways can the principles of the Jubilee be applied to modern issues of debt and economic inequality?

3. How does the idea of redemption in Leviticus 25:28 connect to the redemption we have in Christ?

4. What does the temporary nature of land ownership in Leviticus teach us about our relationship with material possessions today?

5. How can we, as a church community, embody the spirit of the Jubilee in our interactions with one another and the wider community?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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