Exodus (Adults)

Chapters 21-23

Lesson written by Daniel Wade

Do the laws regarding slavery allow anyone to be a slave for any amount of time? Why or why not?

Is the fact that slavery was allowed in God's law a flaw in His judgment?

What do you think is meant by "God delivered him into his hand (NKJV)" in 21:13?

Which violent crimes result in the death penalty? Which sentence do you think sums up the laws concerning violence in vs. 12-27?

What crimes and punishments are discussed in 22:1-15?

How were the orphans and widows to be treated? Is their treatment to be any different under the New Law?

What applications can we take away from the laws discussed in chapters 21-23:9?

In what ways were the poor provided for in these chapters?

Are any of these laws re-iterated in the New Law? If so, which ones?

Who does the Lord give the Israelites to make sure that they make it to the Promised Land? How were they to treat this one?

What things does the Lord promise if they serve Him?