July 29, 2026
Freedom is one of the great promises found throughout Scripture—but biblical freedom is not simply about doing whatever we choose. It is connected to knowing God, trusting His direction, and learning to walk according to His will.
In this Faith Class, Bishop Leon Benjamin turns to Jeremiah 34 to explore the relationship between liberty, obedience, covenant, and rest. Through the story of Israel, he challenges believers to consider what it truly means to receive freedom from God and then proclaim that freedom to others.
Bishop Benjamin begins with a central principle: freedom is connected to obedience.
Using Jeremiah 34, he explores how Israel was called not only to experience liberty but to live according to God's instruction. Biblical freedom, in this perspective, is not independence from God—it is learning to trust His direction even when our own way seems easier.
God's people were not meant to keep freedom to themselves.
Bishop Benjamin emphasizes the call to proclaim liberty to both our brothers and our neighbors. Drawing on the biblical picture of the Good Samaritan, he encourages believers to expand their understanding of who their “neighbor” is and to become active participants in bringing hope, truth, and freedom to others.
A major theme of the lesson is covenant.
Bishop Benjamin reflects on the biblical meaning of covenant and ultimately points to Jesus Christ and His sacrifice. Rather than relying solely on our own strength, believers are invited to remember what God has promised and respond with obedience, gratitude, and praise.
Freedom also changes how we respond to opposition.
Rather than using power simply to defeat those who oppose us, Bishop Benjamin points to Christ's command to love our enemies. He encourages believers to respond from a position of faith—showing mercy, generosity, and love even when dealing with difficult people.
God's destination for His people is not endless conflict.
Using Jerusalem and the Promised Land as biblical pictures, Bishop Benjamin describes God's desire to bring His people toward peace and rest. The lesson invites believers to move away from constantly living in a posture of spiritual warfare and toward confidence in God's presence and protection.
The class closes with a reminder from Scripture to stand firm in the liberty God has given.
Freedom must be lived, protected, and shared. By understanding God's covenant, trusting His direction, extending grace to others, and resting in His presence, believers can continue walking in the freedom they have received.
