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How Do the Land Sabbath and Jubilee Years Work (Leviticus 25)?
Bible Questions & AnswersGod has decreed that every seventh year should be a land Sabbath, during which no crops are to be sown or harvested. If any produce grows by itself, it may be used for daily food by the farmer and the poor of the land. Debts incurred by the poor during the previous six years that have come due are to be canceled at the end of this seventh year. God promises a miracle of abundant crops in the sixth year of the cycle, ensuring bounty suffices until a new crop can be harvested two or three years later. For those unable to rest all land every seven years due to financial obligations, it is suggested to rest the land in rotation so each field receives its rest within a seven-year period. If one can rest the entire farm at once, that is even better. God desires that we care for the soil, recognizing that we are merely tenants on His land, responsible for maintaining its fertility.
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.
Deuteronomy (Part 1)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDeuteronomy is the heartbeat of the Old Testament and the constitution of Israel. It is a condensed form of the entire Bible, quoted 195 times in the New Testament.
Tisha b'Av
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe 9th of Av commemorates major historical tragedies. When it occurs on a Sabbath during a Shemitah (year of release), horrible things occur.
Deuteronomy Opening
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe book of Deuteronomy is addressed to the Israel of God, a group of God's called out ones who have been convicted that the Law has not been done away.
Deuteronomy's Major Themes
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Deuteronomy is the heart of the Old Testament, with its words throughout the New Testament, providing a foundation of doctrine and an outline for entering God's Kingdom.
A Time to Build Up
Sermonette by Christian D. HunterThe building of Solomons' Temple began in the month of Ziv. Ziv occurs in the springtime when the sun is in the sky for longer, enabling working in the light.
Living Stones
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingI Peter 2:9 reveals how precious we are to God, a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, and a living stone fitted to join our spiritual siblings.
The Appointed Time for Israel
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Clyde FinkleaIn Leviticus 23, God's festivals are called appointed times. One appointed time for ancient Israel was the fulfillment of the 70 Weeks prophecy of Daniel.
Tithing: God's Financial System
Article by John O. ReidGod has set in place a wonderful system to pay for the promulgation of His truth. Here are answers several common questions on the subject.