What does the Bible say about servitude and freedom?

The Bible presents servitude in Exodus 21 as a form of service where individuals could enter into servitude due to extreme poverty or debt. After a period of six years, these servants were to be set free, symbolizing not just liberation but also a divine order that structured society in accordance with God's laws. This physical servitude serves as a shadow of the spiritual bondage of sin and the ultimate freedom found in Christ. John 8:34-36 affirms that everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin, but Christ offers true freedom, stating, 'If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.' Thus, the theme of servitude in the Old Testament points forward to the gospel of grace, where Jesus redeems us from our bondage to sin, awarding us true liberty.