Playlist: Seventh Year, The (topic)
The Third Tithe Blessing
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe seventh year, known as the year of release, holds a significant place within the sabbatical cycle outlined in the laws given to Israel. In this year, everything that grew by itself was designated for the poor, and all debts were released, as were the bondservants. This ordinance, alongside the third tithe, formed part of …
When is the Third Tithe Year?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn Israel, the third tithe was practiced as a community, drawing people together in a common experience. This is possible for the church, too.
When Is the Year of Release (Shemitah)?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe anchor point of both the Shemitah and Jubilee is the Day of Atonement. Deuteronomy should be read at the Feast just after the year of release begins.
Understanding Shemitah and Jubilee Cycles
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaPeople have speculated that Jesus Christ will return at the beginning of a Jubilee year, on the 120th year of Jubilees following 6,000 years.
Deuteronomy, Land Sabbaths, Atonement, and Third Tithe
Sermon by Ryan McClureReflecting on the significance of God's annual Holy Days, we reflect on the metaphor of The Talent Game (a board game cyclically progressing thorough squares, requiring players to recall teachings of these annual holy days) to identify five key points. 1.) Deuteronomy and the Seven-Year Cycle: Deuteronomy 31:9-13 commands the …