Category Bible Study

The Poor and Needy The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (6) God’s Law protects the dignity and place of the poor. “‘For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, “You shall…

Purity The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (5) God’s Law works for purity within communities. “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, I am the LORD your God.…

Property The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (4) God’s Law protects the right to private property. “You shall not steal.” Exodus 20:15 While the communities of God’s people were structured in such a way as to ensure that…

Mutual Care The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (3) In God’s communities we are our neighbor’s keepers. “‘You shall not see your neighbor’s ox or his sheep going astray and ignore them. You shall take them back to…

Work The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (2) God’s Law expects that God’s people will work. “And when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, nor shall…

A Lawful Order The Rule of Law: Government of the Community (1) God’s people should be governed by God’s Law. “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to…

And Your Son’s Sons The Rule of Law: Government of the Home (7) God’s Law in the home ensures a legacy for the future. “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the rules that the LORD your God commanded…

Blessing The Rule of Law: Government of the Home (6) A home grounded in God’s Law becomes a blessing to its community. “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of…

Fruitfulness The Rule of Law: Government of the Home (5) Instruction in God’s Law makes the home a ground for fruitfulness in life. “Justice, and only justice shall you follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the…

Purity and Holiness The Rule of Law: Government of the Home (4) The Law of God will guard our homes from the impurities of the age. “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Speak to the people of Israel and…