Leviticus 25:10-17

The return of every man to his own possession and to his own family, beside the mercy of the thing itself; certainly, had this very important point in view; namely, to preserve in proper distinction the rights and connections of families. It is by this, in a very eminent degree, that we are enabled to trace the pedigree of the LORD JESUS. Matthew 1:1, etc. Luke 3:23, etc. So that the poor Israelite, who by his own imprudence, or distressing providences from GOD, had forfeited his inheritance; and his connection was for a time obscured or lost during his captivity; had here an assurance that he should again recover the one, and again enjoy the other. What a beautiful type was this of our poor captive nature! Reader, you and I, by reason of sin, have lost our original inheritance, our birth-right, and our family claims. But JESUS the Redeemer of the soul, hath sounded the jubilee of his grace, and set us at happy liberty, and restored to us all our rights. Oh! thou precious GOD of all our mercies! Methinks I hear the joyful sound, "The year of jubilee is come; return ye ransomed sinners home." May it be heard far and near, and may they come which are ready to perish. Isaiah 27:13.