Deuteronomy 24:1-22
Deuteronomy 24:1-22 provide instructions on marriage and remarriage, loan pledges, leprosy, personal responsibility, and care for the needy, particularly sojourners, orphans, and widows. Israel is to act with compassion, remembering that they were once slaves redeemed by God.
Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage:
- Verses 1-5
- In Matthew 19:8, Jesus said "Because of your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so." In what areas of my life might a hardened heart keep me from following God's better plan?
- Verses 6-22
- How do these laws reveal God's heart for the poor and needy?
- How might remembering that God redeemed me from slavery to sin move me to show greater compassion towards others?
For music inspired by this Scripture passage, following is a link to a YouTube video:
- "Because I Remember" (Deuteronomy 24): Link
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