Salvation For Manslayers
Joshua
August 4, 2024
Key Scriptures
Key Points
- God grants mercy for manslayers; He sets up cities of refuge.
- Manslayers were given refuge from the avenger of blood.
- The one who flees into the city of refuge must stay until the chief priest dies.
- When the priest died, this was considered the full atonement for their sin of unintentional murder. The manslayer was free to go home.
- Our Chief Priest died on our behalf and lives to intercede for us.
- The Law is our avenger of blood and Jesus sets us free from the second death.
- The six cities’ names are indictive to the character of Jesus. Jesus is the seventh City of Refuge.
- Kadesh – to be set apart, to be made holy; a sanctuary for the righteousness
- Shechem – shoulder; a place of strength to carry burdens
- Hebron – fellowship; to join or bind together
- Bezer – fortress; a stronghold a place of protection
- Ramoth – heights; to be elevated above
- Golan – to rejoice while being held captive
Discussion
- The cities of refuge bring the Gospel to light. Explain.
- What is the application of Sunday’s sermon?
- Of the six cities names, which one speaks to you and why?