August 30, 2026

Exodus 21:1-11

1. Read or recite Psalm 119: 129 - 131

2. Read Exodus 21:1 - 11.

3. What did you learn from Sunday’s sermon? 

4. What are some common misconceptions in our society concerning the laws about slaves found in Exodus 21:1 - 11?

5. During the time of Moses, slavery was voluntary, temporary, and considered benevolent. What do each of these (voluntary, temporary, and benevolent) mean in the context of Exodus 21:1 – 11?

6. How is Exodus 21:16 helping in correcting those who falsely claim that God and His Word promote slavery?

7. When Exodus 21: 7 talks about a father selling his daughter into slavery, what is a common misunderstanding of this verse, and what is it really referring to?

8. What three protections were a sold daughter afforded according to Exodus 21:8-11?

9. The laws concerning slavery found in Exodus 21:1 – 11 demonstrate God’s compassion towards the poor, needy, and vulnerable. What struggling, overwhelmed individual or family do you know of that you have the opportunity to show continual compassion towards in one of the following ways: materially (ex. clothes), transportation (ex. Dr. Appts), financially (ex. Christmas gifts), facility (ex. mow their lawn, rake their leaves) or food (ex. meals)?

10. Read Luke 10:25 – 37. It was said that busyness is no excuse for lovelessness. Discuss that statement in light of the passage that was read.

11. Prayer