Bible Discussion Thread

What is the meaning in Exodus they planets crops for six years then on the seventh year they let it rest, what is the reasoning for the resting on the seventh year?

In Exodus 23:10,11, we read: "And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof: But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard."

This seventh year of rest was based on the sabbath rest commanded to Israel, whereby they worked for six days & rested on the seventh for the recuperation of mind & body. Likewise, the land was to be 'rested' (i.e. no plowing, seeding or harvesting), & whatever grew from the previous year's harvest, from the rains, were not to be harvested, but left for the poor to gather for themselves & as food for the wild animals. In this way also, it gave the soil time to rejuvenate & to not always be depleted of its nutrients. Today, farmers use crop rotation or a multiple field rotation so that the land remains healthy & productive.

The above scripture is powerful, it shows the mind of God for everything He created that He wants them to be alive, virile and healthy, remain productive all through the years. However, i think that sin has changed the plans for mankind. Famine both in the spirit and physical have led to a total change in the plan. I don't know if this scripture is being practiced anywhere again in the land of the living, it does not alter the plans of God. I sincerely pray that Christians will not be judged by this scripture.

Individually we make plans & projections running through each 7th year of our existence... moreso has dispensation of Grace covered the exclusion from living this scripture?