How can we discern which Old Testament laws are still binding for us, as Christians in the New Covenant, and which are no longer binding?

How would you summarize the Bible’s teaching and commands related to sexuality, and sexual activity?  Why do you think that God cares about these issues?  Why do you think that he has given the specific commands that he has given?

Why does God instruct his people to be holy?  (19:1-4)  How does the doctrine of God’s holiness compel us, as his people, to pursue holiness in our lives?

Read 19:9-17.  How does God instruct his people to treat their neighbors?  What are some ways that we can apply some of these commands in our lives today?

What does God command, with respect to child sacrifice, and the worship of Molech?  (20:1-5)  What are some ways that we can apply these commands in our lives today?

What feasts and holidays were regularly observed and celebrated in ancient Israel?  (Leviticus 23)  What was the significance of each?  How do they find their fulfillment in Christ?

What was the Sabbath Year?  (25:1-7)  Why do you think that God commanded it?

What was the Year of Jubilee?  (25:8-22)  Why do you think that God commanded it?

What were some mechanisms for redemption of property and people in ancient Israel?  (25:23-34, 25:47-55)  Why were these important?  What do they teach us about God, and about his character?

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