Summary: How does Deuteronomy 15:12-18 develop the theme of liberation?
The previous summary from Exodus 6:1-12 was that liberation was the means Yahweh used for revelation and this provided the basis for the covenantal relationship with His people.
The brief foray into Deuteronomy 15:12-18 could lead us to the following conclusion:
Liberation was the motivation Yahweh used to expect compassion from His people and this provided the basis for loving relationships towards others in one’s care.
The covenantal relationship with Yahweh, which had partly been achieved through liberation, led to a caring relationship outward to other people. Redemption through liberation provided motivation for treating others well, a model for how to treat others well and a mirror to the outside world that reflected Yahweh’s blessings on His people.
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