July 9, 2010 Lesson 18 of Leviticus 25

How was the year of Jubilee reckoned, and what was its general purpose? Are there any corresponding spiritual blessings in Christ? And how can we enjoy them? Cf. Gal 2:4; 5:1, 13. Answer: The year of Jubilee was a year of equalization or resetting. It allowed debts to be settled (and created a point from which debts could be prorated) and help those less fortunate. I am not sure if I am on the right track or not, but I would have to say that under the blood of Christ we live in a continual year of jubilee. Our transgressions, or sin debt, is forever and always forgiven.


What light is shed in this chapter on the principles governing our relationship to God and to one another in Christ? See especially verses 17, 23, 35, 36, 38, 42, 43, and 55. Answer: We are all slaves to righteousness. In Romans 6:14-23 Paul describes this in a bit more detail. We are the elect, and therefore slaves to righteousness.