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Post by Admin on Jun 8, 2014 7:12:03 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jun 8, 2014 7:13:28 GMT -5
June 097. What responcibility do all Christians have in reporting the serious wrongdoing of a fellow Christian? (Lev. 5: 1) [w97 8/15 p. 27][/b]When elders learn about serious wrongdoing, they approach the individual involved to give needed help and correction. It is the elders’ responsibility to judge such ones inside the Christian congregation. Keeping a close watch on its spiritual condition, they assist and admonish anyone who is taking an unwise or wrong step.—1 Corinthians 5:12, 13; 2 Timothy 4:2; 1 Peter 5:1, 2. But what if you are not an elder and you come to know about some serious wrongdoing on the part of another Christian? Guidelines are found in the Law that Jehovah gave to the nation of Israel. The Law stated that if a person was a witness to apostate acts, sedition, murder, or certain other serious crimes, it was his responsibility to report it and to testify to what he knew. Leviticus 5:1 states: “ Now in case a soul sins in that he has heard public cursing and he is a witness or he has seen it or has come to know of it, if he does not report it, then he must answer for his error.”—Compare Deuteronomy 13:6-8; Esther 6:2; Proverbs 29:24. [/ul] June 168. What important role did communion sacrifices play in Israel's day, and waht does this provision symbolize for us today? (Lev. 7: 31, 32) [w12 1/15 p. 19 pars. 11-12][/u]. The person making such an offering and his family would eat the meat of the sacrificed animal, perhaps in one of the temple’s dining rooms. The officiating priest received a portion of the meat, as did the other priests serving at the temple. (Lev. 3:1, ftn.; 7:31-33) The worshipper made his sacrifice purely out of the desire to enjoy a good relationship with God. It was as though the worshipper, his family, the priests, and Jehovah himself were joyfully partaking of a meal together, in peace. 12 What greater privilege could there be than, in a symbolic way, to invite Jehovah to such a meal and for him to accept? Naturally, the host would want to offer his very best to such an honored guest. The provision of communion sacrifices, part of the Law’s framework of truth, pointed to the fact that by means of Jesus’ greater sacrifice, all those of mankind who desire to attain an intimate, peaceful relationship with their Creator can do so. Today, we can enjoy Jehovah’s friendship and company as we voluntarily sacrifice our resources and energies in his service." [/ul]
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Post by Admin on Jun 18, 2014 7:23:49 GMT -5
June 239. What may have been involved in the sin of Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu, and what lessons do we learn from this account? (Lev. 10: 1, 2, 9) [w04 5/15 p. 22 pars. 6-8]June 2310. Why did childbirth make a woman "unclean"? (Lev. 12: 2, 5) [w04 5/15 p. 23 par. 2]
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Post by Admin on Jul 9, 2014 6:46:55 GMT -5
July 071. How does Leviticus 18:3 help us to avoiding developing a distorted sense of right and wrong? (Eph 4: 17-19) [w02 2/1 p. 29 para . 4][/u].—Ephesians 4:17-19." [/ul] July 072. What does the command at Leviticus 19:2 teach us, and why must make every effort to obey? [w09 7/1 p. 9 para. 5][/u]. (1 Peter 1:15, 16) By holding to those standards, we can enjoy the best way of life possible.—Isaiah 48:17." [/ul] July 073. What do we learn from the principle behind the law on gleaning? (Lev 19:9,10) [w06 6/15 p. 22-23 para. 13][/u] “Practice giving, and people will give to you,” said Jesus. “They will pour into your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together and overflowing. For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return.”—Luke 6:38." [/ul] July 144. Why can we say that the law of retribution does not encourage vengence? (Lev 24:19, 20) [w09 9/1 p. 22 pars . 3-4][/u]. The knowledge that the willful perpetrator of criminal or violent acts against another could be punished in kind served as a powerful deterrent. But there is more to the matter. Prior to stating the above-mentioned law of retribution, Jehovah God told the nation of Israel through Moses: “You must not hate your brother in your heart. . . . You must not take vengeance nor have a grudge.” (Leviticus 19:17, 18) Yes, the idea of “eye for eye, tooth for tooth” should be viewed in the context of the whole Law covenant, which Jesus said was summed up in two commandments: “You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind” and “You must love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-40) How, then, should true Christians respond if they suffer an injustice?" [/ul] July 215. Under what circumstances could an Israelite lend money with interests and when was this not permissible? (Lev 25: 35-37) [w04 5/15 p. 24 par. 4][/u], the lender could charge interest. However, the Law forbade the charging of interest on loans made to relieve poverty. Profiting from a destitute neighbor’s economic reversals was wrong.—Exodus 22:25." [/ul]
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Post by Admin on Jul 9, 2014 7:42:22 GMT -5
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