Salvation For Manslayers

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?