Spring 2022
God Frees and Redeems How can humans live freely? The concept of freedom can have different meanings for different people. For some people, freedom means unchecked following of a person’s impulses and desires. In this regard, there is no concern for how so-called freedom affects others. Undisciplined living destroys freedom rather than enhancing it. This quarter’s Scriptures address three themes of true freedom in God: the power of memory, the significance of right belief, and the role of responsibility. Memory and Freedom As ancient Israel remembered their liberation from Egypt, the memory reinforced the nature of their relationship with God. Centuries after they left captivity, they remembered God’s act of liberation. Three lessons from the Old Testament book of Ezra describe how they rebuilt the temple and experienced liberation. As a result of their freedom, they were filled with joy and celebration, an acknowledgment of God’s faithfulness to his people. […]