It seemed that the landowners were greedy at times, as they didn't let the land lie idle in the seventh year for many years, and those years were the number of years they had to be in captivity.
A very interesting chapter, as it shows so clearly how life in God’s society is build up around true mercy, understanding, and righteousness. Today’s world is such a far cry from the life portrays here where trust and faith in God are the cornerstones.
I like your quote: “Rest in Scripture is not withdrawal from life. It is trust expressed through obedience. It reorders desire, slows down fear driven productivity, and reminds people that they are not the source of their own survival.” That is worth meditating on. As you rightfully write: “Life was not designed to spiral endlessly downward under His covenant.” If only we in this world would follow a similar mindset. How different this world would be. It makes me look forward to the Millenium too for this chapter is such a lovely picture of the understanding of God. Even debts forgiven and people set free...
I noticed you are almost done with Leviticus. Will you just go on?
Thanks for sharing. A worthwhile chapter and I read it with great interest.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me and your favorite quotes. And for your encouragement.
My plan is to continue through the whole Bible, chapter by chapter. If I keep doing it as I am, it'll be about a 7 year writing process. So, it's a really into the future plan. God willing, He'll bless it and I'll be able to complete it. 🙏🏼❤️
It seemed that the landowners were greedy at times, as they didn't let the land lie idle in the seventh year for many years, and those years were the number of years they had to be in captivity.
Yes that's true. Unfortunately, they didn't have enough faith to trust God's Word when He told them He would provide.
A very interesting chapter, as it shows so clearly how life in God’s society is build up around true mercy, understanding, and righteousness. Today’s world is such a far cry from the life portrays here where trust and faith in God are the cornerstones.
I like your quote: “Rest in Scripture is not withdrawal from life. It is trust expressed through obedience. It reorders desire, slows down fear driven productivity, and reminds people that they are not the source of their own survival.” That is worth meditating on. As you rightfully write: “Life was not designed to spiral endlessly downward under His covenant.” If only we in this world would follow a similar mindset. How different this world would be. It makes me look forward to the Millenium too for this chapter is such a lovely picture of the understanding of God. Even debts forgiven and people set free...
I noticed you are almost done with Leviticus. Will you just go on?
Thanks for sharing. A worthwhile chapter and I read it with great interest.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me and your favorite quotes. And for your encouragement.
My plan is to continue through the whole Bible, chapter by chapter. If I keep doing it as I am, it'll be about a 7 year writing process. So, it's a really into the future plan. God willing, He'll bless it and I'll be able to complete it. 🙏🏼❤️