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Cities Of Refuge

Explore the symbolic significance of Cities of Refuge in the Bible, revealing the way to salvation in Christ. Discover how these cities reflect the open gates of redemption and the abundant provisions found in Jesus. Lessons applicable to all seekers of spiritual blessings and guidance.

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Cities Of Refuge

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  1. Cities Of Refuge Joshua 20: 1ff

  2. Cities Of Refuge SEA OF GALILEE MED. SEA JORDAN RIVER DEAD SEA

  3. Background • In the N.T. the cities became a type or symbolic illustration of the salvation that is found in Christ

  4. Background • Heb. 6:18 • Rom. 5:9

  5. 1. Road was smooth and plain to cities 1. Way to God is plain to all Jn. 7:17 Lessons From The Cities Of Refuge

  6. 2. Signs marked the way 2. God has given us directions which lead into Christ Ps. 119:105 Jn. 14:6 Lessons From The Cities Of Refuge

  7. 3. Cities were reached from all parts of the country 3. The gospel is for all men Mt. 28: 18 ff Titus 2:11-12 Rev. 22:17 Lessons From The Cities Of Refuge

  8. 4. The cities were well supplied with water and the provisions needed 4. In Christ we have all that we need-all spiritual blessings Eph. 1:3 Lessons From The Cities Of Refuge

  9. 5. The gates stood open day and night 5. The door of Christ is never closed Jn. 6:37 Lessons From The Cities Of Refuge

  10. Conclusion • “…Heaven has done everything it possibly can for the redemption of man, • and if he is not saved it will be his own fault.” Melvin wise • “All things are ready”

  11. Conclusion • The one who desired to be saved had to enter the city to be free from the avenger of blood • With you and I today-”almost” will not be enough • Acts 24:25 • 2 cor. 6:2

  12. Rev. 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

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