Jesus & Economic Life (3) Life Together

The Torah provided a way for a community of people together in peace. It included:

• A system of law dealing with crime and punishment
• A system of justice and judges
• A system of defence
• An economic system

It did not need a king or political power, which meant:

• No taxation
• No tribute.

Jesus came to bring about the restoration of Israel. The renewal of the Israel would be achieved through the renewal of life in villages and communities.