Leviticus 25:2-55 Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When you come into the land which I give you… I. IN THE BLESSINGS IMPARTED. 1. Remission of debts (see Acts 13:38). 2. Liberation from bondage (see Romans 6:22). 3. Restoration of forfeited possessions (see 1 Peter 1:4). 4. Freedom from toil (see Hebrews 4:3). 5. Abundant provisions and universal joy (see 1 Peter 1:8). II. THE JUBILEE WAS TO BE PROCLAIMED ON A PARTICULAR DAY AND IN A PECULIAR WAY. 1. On the Day of Atonement (ver. 9; see Luke 24:46, 47). 2. It was announced by the sound of trumpets (ver. 9; see Romans 10:14, 15). The proclamation was to be to all (see Mark 16:15). III. THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE GOSPEL DISPENSATION AS EXPERIENCED BY BELIEVERS, 1. The personal enjoyment of liberty (see Romans 8:21; Galatians 5:1). (1) Liberty from Satan. (2) From the world. (3) From mental darkness and sin. 2. The realisation of rest (see Isaiah 14:3). (1) Rest in Christ. (2) From works. (3) In labour. (4) In prospect. 3. The possession of abundance (see Romans 5:20, 21). (1) The word. (2) The sacraments. (3) Joy. (4) Holy Ghost. (5) Glory. 4. The enjoyment of salvation (see Isaiah 12:2). (1) Present salvation. (2) Perfect and complete salvation. (3) Everlasting and infinite salvation. (T. B. Baker.) Parallel Verses KJV: Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land which I give you, then shall the land keep a sabbath unto the LORD. |
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