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A person could be guilty of unintentional manslaughter.

Numbers 35:11-34. A person could be guilty of unintentional manslaughter. The nearest kin was permitted to avenge the blood of the deceased. Six cities were appointed for the unintentional manslayer to seek refuge. Numbers 35:11-34.

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A person could be guilty of unintentional manslaughter.

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  1. Numbers 35:11-34 • A person could be guilty of unintentional manslaughter. • The nearest kin was permitted to avenge the blood of the deceased. • Six cities were appointed for the unintentional manslayer to seek refuge.

  2. Numbers 35:11-34 • A person could be guilty of unintentional manslaughter. • The nearest kin was permitted to avenge the blood of the deceased. • Six cities were appointed for the unintentional manslayer to seek refuge.

  3. Levitical cities that were hospitable to all • City elders would investigate each case. • Only the innocent were granted entrance. • The person remained safe inside. • The person was subject to death if they left the city before the high priest died. • Roads for fast travel • Clear of rubble and holes • Signs pointing the way to refuge

  4. Levitical cities that were hospitable to all • City elders would investigate each case. • Only the innocent were granted entrance. • The person remained safe inside. • The person was subject to death if they left the city before the high priest died.

  5. Can You Imagine? • The guilt?—responsible for taking life • The embarrassment?—leaving home. • BUT—there would be a new livelihood. • BUT—there would be new neighbors. • BUT—there would be peace and security. • NO ONE THERE WOULD STAND ALONE

  6. Can You Imagine? • The guilt?—responsible for taking life • The embarrassment?—leaving home. • BUT—there would be a new livelihood. • BUT—there would be new neighbors. • BUT—there would be peace and security. • NO ONE THERE WOULD STAND ALONE

  7. Hebrews 6:18 “…we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.” ESV

  8. Hebrews 6:18 “…we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.” ESV

  9. Hebrews 6:18 The church for which our Savior purchased with His blood (Acts 20:28) is a City of Spiritual Refuge. It is a sanctuary for all who flee from the guilt of sin.

  10. Hebrews 6:18 The church for which our Savior purchased with His blood (Acts 20:28) is a City of Spiritual Refuge. It is a sanctuary for all who flee from the guilt of sin.

  11. We are the “Son of Man”-Slayers • Who killed Jesus? WE KILLED JESUS! His blood should be on our hands • The Jews, Gentiles, Herod, or Pilate? • It was the Plan of God! (Acts 4:27,28). • He bore our sins! (1 Cor. 15:3; 1 Pt. 2:24).

  12. We are the “Son of Man”-Slayers • Who killed Jesus? WE KILLED JESUS! His blood should be on our hands

  13. The Wrath of God is Upon Us • Vengeance belongs to God (Dt. 32:35; Jn. 3:36). But through our sins we are still MANSLAYERS! • God would not be righteous if He had no wrath (Rom. 3:5). • Jesus gave pardon and satisfied God’s wrath against murder (Lk. 23:34; 1 Jn. 2:2).

  14. The Wrath of God is Upon Us • Vengeance belongs to God (Dt. 32:35; Jn. 3:36). But through our sins we are still MANSLAYERS!

  15. The Road to Refuge is Paved • The road to refuge is simple (Mt. 7:13,14; Is. 35:8). Salvation is available now! FLEE FOR REFUGE! • God desires that everyone would have refuge (1 Thess. 5:9; Tit. 2:11; 2 Pt. 3:9). • The impenitent, however, store up wrath by not traveling the road (Rom. 2:5).

  16. The Road to Refuge is Paved • The road to refuge is simple (Mt. 7:13,14; Is. 35:8). Salvation is available now! FLEE FOR REFUGE!

  17. The Gate to Refuge is Open • Jesus said He would give refuge (Jn. 6:37; 10:9). Cross the threshold of Christ by IMMERSION! • We have access by faith through Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:2; Col. 3:3). • By being immersed into Christ we enter Jesus’ refuge (Jn. 3:5; Acts 2:38-47; 1 Cor. 12:13; 6:9-11).

  18. The Gate to Refuge is Open • Jesus said He would give refuge (Jn. 6:37; 10:9). Cross the threshold of Christ by IMMERSION!

  19. The Place of Refuge is a Sanctuary • There are blessings and benefits in refuge: It is a city of fellowship where refugees COEXIST IN PEACE! • No one is in danger (Rom. 5:9; Rom. 8:1; Heb. 7:25). • No one is a stranger (Eph. 2:19; 2 Pt. 2:9). • No one is a foreigner (Heb. 12:22,23; Phil. 3:20). • No one stands alone (1 Jn. 1:7).

  20. The Place of Refuge is a Sanctuary • There are blessings and benefits in refuge. It is a city of fellowship where refugees COEXIST IN PEACE!

  21. The Safety of Refuge is Conditional • In the city there is encouragement to hold fast to hope (Heb. 6:18; 3:12-14). The righteousness of Christ demands REMAIN IN REFUGE! • Withdrawing from the city makes one vulnerable to wrath (Heb. 6:6; 10:26-31). • Having refuge does not stop the wrath of God anymore than a house stops the rain (2 Pt. 2:20,21).

  22. The Safety of Refuge is Conditional • In the city there is encouragement to hold fast to hope (Heb. 6:18; 3:12-14). The righteousness of Christ demands REMAIN IN REFUGE!

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