1. What is the meaning of Joshua 20:6?

2. How does Joshua 20:6 illustrate God's provision for justice and mercy?

3. What role does the "assembly" play in ensuring justice in Joshua 20:6?

4. How can we apply the principles of refuge today in our communities?

5. What connections exist between Joshua 20:6 and Christ as our refuge?

6. How does Joshua 20:6 encourage us to seek God's protection and guidance?

7. What is the significance of the cities of refuge in Joshua 20:6?

8. How does Joshua 20:6 reflect God's justice and mercy?

9. Why was the high priest's death significant in Joshua 20:6?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 20?

11. What are the Courts of Heaven?

12. What caused the collapse of Jericho's walls?

13. How can the compassionate approach to accidental killers in Joshua 20 be reconciled with the violent conquests described earlier, such as in Joshua 6?

14. How does the system of protection for manslaughter in Joshua 20:1–6 align or conflict with other Mosaic laws on homicide and justice? 1. How does the concept of a city of refuge reflect God's character in terms of justice and mercy?

2. In what ways does the role of the high priest in Joshua 20:6 foreshadow the work of Jesus Christ as our High Priest?

3. How can the principles of justice and mercy seen in the cities of refuge be applied in our modern justice systems?

4. What does the requirement for the manslayer to stay until the high priest's death teach us about patience and waiting for God's timing?

5. How can we, as a community of believers, ensure that we are providing a place of refuge and support for those seeking forgiveness and restoration?1. How does the establishment of the cities of refuge reflect God's justice and mercy?

2. What can modern societies learn from the concept of a city of refuge?

3. How does the concept of the avenger of blood compare to our current understanding of justice?

4. How does the city elders' role in accepting the manslayer reflect community responsibility?

5. Why was it necessary for the manslayer to stay in the city until the death of the high priest?

6. How do the cities of refuge promote fairness and prevent vengeance?

7. What significance does the equal treatment of Israelites and foreigners in these cities carry for us today?

8. How can the idea of cities of refuge inform our views on refugee and asylum policies today?

9. How does the mandate of standing trial before an assembly uphold the principle of public accountability?

10. How does the concept of cities of refuge contrast with current penal systems and concepts of justice?

11. What can we learn from the cities of refuge about God's protection and providence?

12. How might the concept of cities of refuge guide us in dealing with people who have made

1. mistakes in our own lives?

13. Why do you think the death of the high priest was chosen as the time when the manslayer could return home?

14. In what ways does the instruction for establishing cities of refuge show God's foresight and wisdom?

15. How does the concept of refuge resonate with the broader Biblical theme of God being our refuge?

16. How does this system ensure that the punishment is proportional to the crime committed?

17. How does the process of a fugitive presenting his case to the city elders highlight the importance of listening and understanding in our relationships today?

18. Why do you think these specific cities were chosen as cities of refuge?

19. How does the process of designating cities of refuge demonstrate faith in action?

20. In what ways can we create metaphorical 'cities of refuge' in our personal lives and communities today?

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