1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 25:37?

2. How does Leviticus 25:37 guide us in treating others financially?

3. What does "do not lend him your food at interest" teach us?

4. How does Leviticus 25:37 connect with Jesus' teachings on generosity?

5. How can we apply Leviticus 25:37 in modern financial practices?

6. Why is it important to avoid exploiting others, according to Leviticus 25:37?

7. How does Leviticus 25:37 address the ethics of lending and borrowing money among believers?

8. Why does Leviticus 25:37 prohibit charging interest, and how is this relevant today?

9. What historical context influenced the command in Leviticus 25:37?

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

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

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

13. (Genesis 37:25-28) How plausible is it that Midianites and Ishmaelites are used interchangeably here without creating confusion about who purchased Joseph?

14. Psalm 15:5 forbids charging interest; how does this align with other Old Testament passages that allow interest to foreigners (e.g., Deuteronomy 23:20)?1. How does the prohibition against charging interest in Leviticus 25:37 reflect God's character and His intentions for His people?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of generosity found in this verse to our modern financial practices?

3. How does the context of the Sabbatical Year and Jubilee inform our understanding of this command?

4. What are some practical ways we can support those in need within our community without seeking personal gain?

5. How do the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament reinforce the principles found in Leviticus 25:37?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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