Deuteronomy Chapter 15 Summary
Laws concerning Sabbatic year and bondservants.
Discussion Questions for Deuteronomy, Chapter 15
- The art of forgiving debts is one that is lost on society. How can you be a shining example of forgiveness to your unbelieving friends, coworkers, and family members this week?
- In light of all that you've been forgiven, what do you need to forgive? What will you forgive this week?
- Why does verse 4 (CSB) say that "there will be no poor among you," due to their success in the land, while verses 7-11 tell us how to deal with poor people? What is the key to understanding this tension?
- The concept of the "seventh year" (verse 9, CSB) can be a little foreign, so what might some modern examples of this look like? How can you live out this principle in your life this week?
- Have you ever been the recipient of a gift from a person with a stingy heart? How did you feel to receive that gift? How can you ward off a stingy heart in yourself?
- Why would God, who waged war against Egypt and their use of slaves, permit the Hebrews to have slaves themselves?
- How do God's restrictions on slavery contrast with the slavery the Israelites experienced in Egypt? How can we apply this principle in our workplaces today?
- Why might a slave want to serve their master for the rest of their lives? Are you marked as a servant of Christ for life like these slaves? How do people know?
- What is the significance of consecrating the firstborn male of the herds and flocks? What could a modern equivalent of herds and flocks be? How can you consecrate that to the Lord?
- What theme is present during verses 1-18? How can you live out this theme in your life this week?
Key Words/Phrase
Release, v. 1.
Characters
God, Moses.
Strong Verse(s)
6, 7, 8, 10.
