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Deuteronomy 15 · Grade 3

Generous Hearts

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Read the Story

At the end of every seven years, Israel must cancel debts owed by their brothers. God promised to bless them so much that there would be no poor among them if they obeyed.

If a poor brother was in need, they must not harden their heart or shut their hand. They must open their hand and lend him enough. They must not think, The seventh year is near, so I will not lend. They should give gladly, and God would bless all their work.

A Hebrew servant must go free in the seventh year. He must not leave empty. They must give him gifts from their flock, threshing floor, and wine press. They must remember that they were slaves in Egypt and God redeemed them.

Memory Verse

“For the poor will never cease out of the land. Therefore I command you to surely open your hand to your brother, to your needy, and to your poor, in your land.”

Deuteronomy 15:11 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What happened at the end of every seven years?

  2. What must they not do to a poor brother?

  3. What wrong thought must they avoid?

  4. How should a servant leave?

  5. Why should they be generous to servants?

An Open Hand

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving to me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does it mean to open your hand?
  • Why should we give gladly and not grumble?

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