Study 12 From The Book of
Deuteronomy is: Deuteronomy 14:15
These two chapters contain laws
concerning (a) funeral practices (14:1, 2); (b) clean and unclean foods
(14:3-21); tithing (14:22-29); (d) the seventh year or year of release
(15:1-18); (e) firstling males of the herd of flock (15:19-23).
1.
The principle underlying the
laws of chapter 14 is that Christians are to behave differently from the world.
What do we learn here concerning the Christians’ attitude (a) to death and
bereavement (verses 1, 2; cf. 1 Thes. 4:13); (b) to food and bodily indulgence (verse
3-21; cf. 1: Cor. 6:12, 13; 10:23, 31); (c) to money and possessions (verses
22-28; cf. 1 Cor. 16:2)?
2.
What do the laws of chapter 15
teach concerning (a) redemption through Christ; (b) the Christian’s duty of putting
the need of his brother before his own rights (cf. Mt. 5:38-42); (c) equality
in the Church of God (cf. Acts 2: 44; 4:34; 2 Cor. 8:14)?
Notes
1.
14: 1b. A reference to heathen mourning practices, signifying
excessive grief.
2.
15:1. ‘Grant a release’: i.e.,
let the debtor off.
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