A Just and Loving Society

Exodus 21

I. Laws About “Slavery” (21:1-11)

A. Biblical “slavery” was .

B. Biblical “slavery” was .

C. Biblical “slavery” valued .

D. Biblical “slavery” protected .

E. Biblical “slavery” protected the .

F. Biblical “slavery” provided for a fresh .

Principle: Employers should not exploit employees, but should seek their welfare.

II. Capital Crimes and Violent Crimes (21:12-27)

A. Intentional

B. Striking or Cursing Parents

C. Kidnapping/Forced Slavery

D. An injured person deserves .

E. We are responsible for our carelessness.

F. We should value unborn children.

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Principle: God cares for the vulnerable. And we should, too.

III. Crimes of Negligence (21:28-36)

Principle: We are responsible for our negligence.

Three Implications:

1. We should people.

2. The person who is wrong is eager to make it .

3. The person who is wronged is not out for .