Bible Basics
This book of the Bible records Israel entering and settling the Promised Land.
What is the book of Joshua
These cities were established to protect people who caused accidental death.
What are the Cities of Refuge
The Cities of Refuge balanced punishment with this important quality.
What is mercy
Jesus is described as our ultimate place of this.
What is refuge
God offers forgiveness and safety when we do this instead of hiding.
What is come to Him
Joshua succeeded this leader of Israel.
Who is Moses
There were this many Cities of Refuge in Israel.
What is six
They ensured trials were fair and prevented this form of revenge killing.
What is blood vengeance
The lesson compares fleeing to a City of Refuge with this Christian experience.
What is repentance
The lesson teaches we should be this kind of refuge for others.
What is loving / compassionate / supportive
The land was divided among the tribes after this major military victory.
What is the fall of Jericho
The accused had to remain in the city until this event happened.
What is the death of the high priest
God’s laws show that intentions matter, especially between accidental and this type of killing.
What is intentional murder
Hebrews describes believers as those who “flee for refuge” to hold onto this.
What is hope
“A Place of Refuge” reminds us that God is always willing to provide this when we fail.
What is grace
God told Joshua to be strong and courageous this many times in Joshua 1.
What is three
This group of people were responsible for maintaining the Cities of Refuge.
Who are the Levites
The accused was required to stand before this group for a fair decision.
What is the congregation (or elders/judges)
The death of the high priest pointing to freedom symbolizes the death of this person.
Who is Jesus Christ
Believers are called to point people toward safety rather than acting as this.
What is a judge
How did the geographical distribution of the Cities of Refuge reflect God’s concern for equal access?
What is they were spread across Israel so no tribe was disadvantaged.
Why was the avenger of blood not condemned outright in the law?
what is because grief-driven justice needed regulation, not denial.
In what way does remaining inside the City of Refuge parallel the believer’s experience in Christ?
What is safety is found only by abiding in Him, not by partial obedience.
A true place of refuge should feel safe, welcoming, and free from this.
What is condemnation