Leviticus 27:18
But if he consecrates his field after the Jubilee, the priest is to calculate the price in proportion to the years left until the next Year of Jubilee, so that your valuation will be reduced.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 27:18?

2. How does Leviticus 27:18 emphasize the importance of fulfilling vows to God?

3. What does "dedicated field" in Leviticus 27:18 teach about stewardship and commitment?

4. How does Leviticus 27:18 connect to Jesus' teachings on integrity and promises?

5. How can we apply the principle of redemption in Leviticus 27:18 today?

6. What does Leviticus 27:18 reveal about God's expectations for honesty in our lives?

7. What is the significance of Leviticus 27:18 in the context of ancient Israelite land laws?

8. How does Leviticus 27:18 reflect the economic practices of biblical times?

9. Why does Leviticus 27:18 emphasize the valuation of land based on the year of Jubilee?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 27?

11. Leviticus 27:21: How could God's law ordain that consecrated lands revert to the priests, potentially creating a power imbalance?

12. Leviticus 27:9-10: Why would a sacred vow be transferable or exchangeable if the offering is truly consecrated to God?

13. What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5).

14. How could priests with no formal medical training accurately diagnose skin diseases (Leviticus 13:1-8)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the concept of consecrating a field after the Jubilee challenge our understanding of stewardship and dedication to God?

2. In what ways does the role of the priest in Leviticus 27:18 reflect the responsibilities of spiritual leaders today?

3. How can the principles of the Jubilee be applied to modern Christian living, particularly in areas of debt, rest, and restoration?

4. What does the process of valuation teach us about the importance of assessing the worth of our resources and using them for God's purposes?

5. How does the theme of redemption in the Jubilee year connect to the redemptive work of Christ in the New Testament?1. What does this passage teach about the value of sacred vows to God?

2. What can we learn about gender and age roles in the Israelite society based on these valuation instructions?

3. How does the valuation of the young and the old reflect God's view of these age groups?

4. What does the text suggest about God's treatment of the poor or financially incapable?

5. What do you understand by the concept of consecration in this context?

6. Why do you think the LORD insists on adding a fifth of the value when redeeming consecrated items?

7. How does the Year of Jubilee impact the valuation of consecrated land?

8. What is the significance of an item or person being "most holy to the LORD"?

9. How does this passage reflect the sovereignty of God?

10. What do the rules about firstborns and tithes tell us about God's expectations from His people?

11. How can you apply the principles behind these guidelines in your life today?

12. How does this passage challenge your understanding of value and worth?

13. What would be a modern equivalent of making a vow or consecration to God?

14. In today's society, what does it look like to give the best of what we have to God?

15. How can these concepts of redemption and substitution apply to our understanding of Jesus' sacrifice?

16. How would these principles impact your giving and dedication to the church today?

17. In the face of penalties for disobedience, how can we consistently live in obedience to God?

18. How can we use this passage to better understand the holiness and seriousness of our commitments to God?

19. How does this passage deepen your understanding of the Old Testament laws?

20. How does the knowledge of these ancient practices enhance your perspective of God's grace and mercy in the New Testament?

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