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The Shemitah: God's Year of Release
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeBecause we have spurned God's years of release, we have reaped a whirlwind of curses, including crop failure and devastating stock market crashes.
An Incredible Debt
Sermonette by Ryan McClureBecause all people have sinned, we must all emulate the gratitude displayed by the woman who sacrificed the expensive alabaster bottle of fragrance for Christ.
When Is the Year of Release (Shemitah)?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe concept of release from debt is intricately tied to the year of release, known as Shemitah in Hebrew, which occurs every seven years as part of God's agricultural and economic cycle for His people. This year of release, as outlined in Deuteronomy 15:1, mandates that at the end of every seven years, a release of debts must be granted, signifying a time within the seventh year of the cycle when obligations are resolved. This release applies to various forms of indebtedness, encompassing not only financial debts but also interpersonal obligations, reflecting a broader application of letting go of what is owed. The Shemitah year, beginning and ending in the seventh month of Tishri, aligns with the agricultural calendar and involves more than just letting the land rest; it includes significant economic resets such as the release of debts. This act of releasing debts serves as a mechanism to prevent perpetual poverty and oppression among God's people, ensuring a fresh start as cycles conclude and new ones begin. When observed properly, this release brings abundance and stability, wiping clean past burdens and allowing for renewal in the subsequent cycle. However, if the Shemitah is ignored, it can result in God releasing His grip, allowing natural consequences to unfold, often leading to disruption in areas like economics and labor. The release of debts during this year underscores God's sovereignty and ownership over all things, reminding His people of their dependence on Him for stability and prosperity. It serves to humble those who forget God, acting as a great equalizer by separating wealth from owners and smoothing imbalances, thus releasing entanglements and bondages as part of the transition to a new beginning in the eighth year.
How Do the Land Sabbath and Jubilee Years Work (Leviticus 25)?
Bible Questions & AnswersAfter seven cycles of sabbatical years, a total of 49 years, the fiftieth year was proclaimed a jubilee. The land was to rest from cultivation.
Deuteronomy, Land Sabbaths, Atonement, and Third Tithe
Sermon by Ryan McClureWhat has come to light regarding reading Deuteronomy, the year of release, the Day of Atonement, the third tithe year, and Passover.
The Last Jubilee
Sermonette by Bill OnisickThe Jubilee was designed to keep the family whole. The Jubilee provided guardrails to prevent them from obsessing about acquiring wealth.
Lacking Nothing (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe should reduce expenses today in order to be free tomorrow. Debt is designed to bring people under subjection; the debtor is always the servant.
Preparing For the End
Sermon by Ryan McClureAs we head rapidly toward the end times, plagues will increase, meaning we must run our race deliberately and with intense focus, taking solace in Psalm 91.
The Gifts We've Been Given
Sermonette by Ryan McClureThe gift of the Holy Spirit, leading to an intimate relationship with God, eternal life in the God family as called out firstfruits, is priceless.