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The Biblical Understanding of Jubilee


Leviticus Text

Every 50th year the people of the Old Testmant celebrated a time of favour from God, of freedom from debt, forgiveness of sin, liberation from prison, people recovered what was lost. Justice and peace were the main concerns. It was a year of thanksgiving to God, returning a little for all He had given.

Assignment

Research the newspapers and outline below examples of where in the world today we find people searching for freedom from debt, forgiveness of sin and liberation from prison?


Liberation from prison?
e.g. Freedom from
oppression (refugees) or
addictions etc.


Forgiveness of sin?
e.g. The need for
reconciliation and
renewal.


Freedom from debt?
e.g. World Debt





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