1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 25:36?

2. How does Leviticus 25:36 guide us in treating others financially and ethically?

3. What does "fear your God" imply about our relationship with money?

4. How can Leviticus 25:36 be applied in modern financial practices?

5. Compare Leviticus 25:36 with Proverbs 22:7 on lending and borrowing principles.

6. How does Leviticus 25:36 reflect God's character and expectations for His people?

7. What does Leviticus 25:36 teach about charging interest to fellow believers?

8. How does Leviticus 25:36 reflect God's view on economic justice?

9. Why is usury prohibited in Leviticus 25:36?

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

11. What is the Bible's stance on usury?

12. How does “whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit” (Proverbs 28:8) align with modern banking systems that seem beneficial yet charge interest?

13. Nehemiah 5:7 suggests interest-taking was widespread despite Mosaic Law prohibitions (e.g., Exodus 22:25); how can this contradiction be reconciled?

14. Why does Numbers 36 emphasize preserving land within a tribe if elsewhere (e.g., Leviticus 25:23) all land is deemed to belong ultimately to God?1. How does the command in Leviticus 25:36 to not take interest reflect God's character and priorities for His people?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of not charging interest in our modern context, especially in our personal and community relationships?

3. How does the concept of fearing God influence our financial decisions and interactions with others?

4. What are some practical ways we can support those in financial need within our church or community, reflecting the spirit of Leviticus 25:36?

5. How do the teachings in Leviticus 25:36 connect with Jesus' teachings on generosity and love for one's neighbor in the New Testament?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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