40 Minutes In The Old Testament Episode 170 (Deuteronomy 15:12-16:17)
Jun 20, 2019
Discover the intriguing concept of a sabbatical year where debts are forgiven and how this ideal reflects a community without poverty. Dive into the practices of indentured servitude and the significance of ear-piercing as a symbol of lifelong service, connecting it to the New Testament's view on freedom. Explore the rules for consecrating firstborns and the three major pilgrimage feasts, revealing deep prophetic connections that point to Jesus. With lively discussions, this podcast unpacks profound themes of faith and community.
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No Poor Among You Means Basic Needs
- Israel's ideal is that no one lacks food, clothing, or shelter, not enforced equality of possessions.
- Daniel Emery Price and Chad Bird stress this applies primarily within God's people, especially the local congregation.
Care For Needy Members Immediately
- If someone in your local church lacks basic necessities, respond and provide help.
- Paul and the hosts treat caring for needy members as a direct responsibility of the congregation.
Sabbatical Year Frees Debt Servants
- Debt servitude in ancient Israel often arose from inability to pay and was time-limited by the sabbatical year.
- Chad Bird explains the seventh-year release ties directly to the sabbatical forgiveness of debts.
