◄ Exodus 23:10 ►
For six years you are to sow your land and gather its produce, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 23:10? 2. How does Exodus 23:10 encourage stewardship of God's creation in our lives? 3. What spiritual principles can we learn from letting the land rest every seventh year? 4. How does Exodus 23:10 connect with the Sabbath principle found in Genesis 2:2-3? 5. In what ways can we apply the concept of rest to our daily routines? 6. How does observing rest in Exodus 23:10 demonstrate trust in God's provision? 7. What is the significance of the sabbatical year in Exodus 23:10 for modern believers? 8. How does Exodus 23:10 reflect God's concern for the land and its sustainability? 9. Why did God command a rest for the land in Exodus 23:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 23? 11. What is the purpose of the Shemitah year? 12. What is the Bible's view on social security? 13. What is the meaning of Biblical stewardship? 14. Deuteronomy 15:1–2 prescribes canceling debts every seven years—how would this not destabilize an ancient economy? Discussion Questions 1. How does the principle of the Sabbatical Year challenge our modern understanding of work and rest? 2. In what ways can we practice stewardship of the resources God has given us in our daily lives? 3. How does trusting in God's provision during the Sabbatical Year apply to our financial and material concerns today? 4. What are some practical ways we can incorporate rest into our weekly routines, reflecting the pattern God established? 5. How can the concept of the Sabbatical Year inspire us to engage in acts of social justice and compassion in our communities? Exodus 23 Bible Study Questions 1. What are the dangers of spreading false reports as highlighted in this passage? 2. How can we apply the principle of not siding with the crowd when they are wrong in today's society? 3. What does the command to help an enemy's overburdened animal teach us about compassion and empathy? 4. How can we ensure justice for the poor in our communities today? 5. In what ways does the command not to accept a bribe speak to integrity in leadership? 6. How can we implement the practice of Sabbath rest in our lives today? 7. How might the command to let the land rest and lie fallow apply to modern concepts of sustainable farming and caring for the environment? 8. What does the passage say about our attitude towards foreigners and how can this inform current discussions on immigration? 9. How can we observe God's feasts in a way that honors Him today? 10. What does the command not to cook a young goat in its mother’s milk teach us about respect for life and creation? 11. How does God's promise to send an angel reflect His care for His people? 12. What lessons can we learn from the gradual conquest of Canaan instead of instant victory? 13. How might the principle of progressive conquest apply to our personal goals and spiritual growth? 14. What does this chapter teach us about the dangers of idolatry? 15. In what ways are we tempted to make covenants with "foreign gods" in our lives today? 16. How can we ensure that we do not serve 'foreign gods' in our lives today? 17. How can we apply the principle of "not oppressing a foreign resident" in our communities and nations today? 18. How does the promise of God removing sickness resonate with us in the present day? 19. How does this chapter instruct us on our treatment of the poor and the marginalized in society? 20. What lessons can we learn from God's specific commands about sacrifices and feasts, and how can we apply those lessons to our worship today? Links Exodus 23:10 NIV Exodus 23:10 NLT Exodus 23:10 ESV Exodus 23:10 NASB Exodus 23:10 KJV Exodus 23:10 Commentaries Bible Hub