Deuteronomy 14-15

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by: Debbie Galyen

07/18/2025

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“At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release ... every creditor shall release what he has lent to his neighbor” (15:1-2). Every seventh year, and especially every 50th Jubilee year, Israelites were supposed to forgive each other’s debts, and they were to offer release to anyone who had sold themselves for work (debt slavery). Since God was the real owner of land, animals, and wealth, they were commanded to live generously and not allow any of their community to sink into poverty (v7-18).

“You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt” (15:15). When we remember that God owed us nothing but gave us everything, we freely open our hands and hearts to others (15:11).

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“At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release ... every creditor shall release what he has lent to his neighbor” (15:1-2). Every seventh year, and especially every 50th Jubilee year, Israelites were supposed to forgive each other’s debts, and they were to offer release to anyone who had sold themselves for work (debt slavery). Since God was the real owner of land, animals, and wealth, they were commanded to live generously and not allow any of their community to sink into poverty (v7-18).

“You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt” (15:15). When we remember that God owed us nothing but gave us everything, we freely open our hands and hearts to others (15:11).

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