CrossWay Church

Exodus 21:1-22:15 (Pg 61/118) Taking Care of Others

I) God values ___________ people especially those that society often belittles.

A) God values indentured __________________ - the most vulnerable and poorest in a society.

American Slaves vs Hebrew Servants
*American slaves were often kidnapped and forced into slavery.
*God outlawed kidnapping others. (Exodus 21:16)

*American slaves were often owned their entire life.
*Hebrew servants normally worked for 6 years (Exodus 21:2 & Deut 15:2)

*American slaves had no personal rights. They were considered property.
*Hebrew servants had many rights (Exodus 21:3-5,6)

*American slaves could be abused & killed. The attacker would not be punished.
*Hebrew servants had recourse when they were injured or killed. (Exodus 21:20, 26-27)

We need to treat the least in our society with the ______________ and care for them.


B) God values ________________ children.

We need to protect unborn children as well.


II) God teaches that there are ________________ for our sin.


III) The punishment should __________ the crime.

A) There are different punishments for __________________ and unintentional murder.


B) There are stronger punishments for accidents caused by willful _____________.


C) The amount of _______________ depends on the situation.


D) We need remember that our sins have ___________________ against others.


E) We can seek _______ restitution when we have been sinned against.


IV) These themes point us to ______________.

A) Our sin has __________________ our relationship with God.


B) Christ’s ___________ revealed God’s love for us and paid the punishment that our sins deserved.