0498. 489. Jubilee

489. Jubilee

The Jubilee is a type of the “acceptable year” of the Gospel (Luk_4:19). What did the Jubilee mean?

1. Recognition of the Lord’s Claim. “The land is Mine” (Lev_25:23). “The Lord’s release” (Deu_15:1-4).

2. Remember the Jubilee was Based on Atonement—Lev_25:9. Christ’s substitutionary death is the basis of all blessing.

3. Release from Bondage. “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land” (Lev_25:10).

4. Rest. “A year of rest unto the land.” “A Sabbath for the Lord” (Lev_25:4-5).

5. Restoration. “Return every man unto his possession” (Lev_25:10, Lev_25:13, Lev_25:28).

6. Rejoicing. The meaning of the word “Jubilee” is joy—Psa_89:15-18.

7. Reunion. “Ye shall return every man unto his family” (Lev_25:10).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH