Exodus 22:16-20 Read Exodus 20:13 and then 22:1620.What does it mean that the covenant community of God has been "redeemed for holiness? Verses 1617 treat sexual intimacy as serious and covenantal. Why does Scripture consistently place sexual intimacy within marriage?How does this passage strengthen our view of marriage? How does our culture encourage people to separat...
Keep ReadingExodus 21:3322:15 What do you notice about the different situations addressed in this passage?What common principle seems to connect the laws about pits, animals, theft, property damage, and borrowed possessions? What does this passage teach us about responsibility for negligence?How is negligence different from intentional wrongdoing, and why does God still require re...
Keep ReadingExodus 21:18-32 Read or recite 2nd Corinthians 5:14-15. Read Exodus 21:18 - 32. We just completed our fourth week in the Book of the Covenant (Exodus 20:22 Exodus 23:33). What has stood out to you from this portion of Scripture? The underlying principle of Exodus 21:12 32 is that the crime should fit the punishment, no matter who the crime was committed...
Keep ReadingExodus 21:12-17 Read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 and recite together. Read Exodus 21:12-17 What do these verses teach us about the value God places on human life?What distinctions does the passage make between different kinds of offenses? Why do you think the Law distinguishes between intentional and unintentional killing (vv. 1214)?What does this teach us about justice,...
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