Jul. 05, 2026

Leviticus 25:8-17

Let Freedom Ring

1. Counting the Days and Years (vs. 8, 9)

Exodus 23:11-12

Leviticus 25:1-7

“Observance of these laws obviously meant that the people would not profit as much, losing produce of one year out of seven. During a sabbatical year they would have to rely heavily on Yahweh to provide their needs. Obedience to Yahweh thus required hard work blended with trust. Yahweh, however, did not lay a heavy obligation on his people without offering his grace. He promised to bless the land so that it would yield such an abundance the sixth year that there would be enough food to carry the people through the sabbatical year and into the next year while they were waiting for the first harvest of the next seven-year cycle.” - John E. Hartley, Leviticus

A. Seven Times Seven (v. 8)

B. The Day of Atonement (v. 9)

Hebrews 9:1-7

Hebrews 9:11-14

2. The Jubilee Year (vs. 10-12)

A. Consecrate (v. 10)

B. Proclaim (v. 10)

C. Jubilee (vs. 10, 11)

Leviticus 25:20-22

D. A Break (v. 11)

E. It Shall Be Holy (v. 12)

3. You Shall Not Wrong One Another (vs. 13-17)

A. Restoration (vs. 13-16)

B. You Shall Not Wrong One Another (vs. 13 and 17)

C. Jubilee Realized

Luke 4:16-21

Isaiah 61:1-3

Psalm 146:7-9

Isaiah 49:8-10

2 Corinthians 6:1-2

D. Here in 2026 America

Reflection:

What elements of freedom promised in the Year of Jubilee have we experienced in the United States of America?

What other parts of this design for Israel could be realized today?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Leviticus 25:1-7

What was involved in the Sabbath year? What was the objective of this year and when was it to occur?

Tuesday:

Read: Exodus 23:11-12

What are the objectives of the Sabbath year in these verses? Why does the LORD lay such emphasis on rest?

Wednesday:

Read: Hebrews 9:1-7

What happens one day a year in the Temple service according to this passage? Who performs that work?

Thursday:

Read: Hebrews 9:11-14

How does the work of Jesus compare with the work of the high priest on the Day of Atonement at the beginning of the chapter and what does that mean for a Christian?

Friday:

Read: Leviticus 25:20-22

What is the question being asked about here? What is God asking the Israelites to do? How does this apply to your life today?

Saturday:

Read: Luke 4:16-21

What does Jesus proclaim in his hometown of Nazareth? How does this proclamation compare to the claims of the year of Jubilee? What impact does Jesus’ statement have on those who follow Him now?