2/6/2023 0 Comments Today promise in jesus redeems![]() A relative who had sold himself into slavery was to be bought back (redeemed) by another in the clan. Leviticus 25:25 speaks of redemption of property, when a family member bought back land that a relative had sold. In each family or clan of ancient Israel, a family member was responsible for “redeeming” others in the clan at various times of need. ![]() Human society also reflected God’s character as redeemer. God continues to be the great redeemer when Israel is in need: “I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel” ( Isaiah 41:14 ). The key word here is “redeem.” The term “redemption” is familiar from the book of Exodus ( see 6:6) in which God redeems Israel from bondage in Egypt. This is not a prediction of the Messiah, but a picture that would ultimately be fleshed out in Jesus. ![]()
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