1. What is the meaning of Joshua 20:7?

2. How does Joshua 20:7 demonstrate God's provision for justice and mercy?

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

4. How can we apply the concept of refuge in our lives today?

5. How does Joshua 20:7 connect with Jesus as our ultimate refuge?

6. What lessons on community responsibility can we learn from Joshua 20:7?

7. Why were Kedesh, Shechem, and Hebron chosen as cities of refuge in Joshua 20:7?

8. How does Joshua 20:7 reflect God's justice and mercy?

9. What is the significance of the cities of refuge in ancient Israelite society?

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

11. Where is the archaeological evidence confirming the six cities of refuge mentioned in Joshua 20:7–8?

12. What were the biblical Cities of Refuge for?

13. How plausible is it that the avenger of blood system (Numbers 35:19) was enforced fairly in the context of ancient Near Eastern tribal justice?

14. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14–20? 1. How do the cities of refuge reflect God's character in terms of justice and mercy, and how can we apply these principles in our own lives?

2. In what ways does the concept of a city of refuge point to Jesus as our spiritual refuge, and how can this understanding impact our daily walk with Him?

3. Considering the geographical placement of the cities of refuge, how can we ensure that our communities are places of refuge and support for those in need?

4. How does the establishment of cities of refuge demonstrate the importance of community involvement in upholding justice and mercy?

5. Reflect on a time when you sought refuge in God during a difficult situation. How did this experience strengthen your faith and understanding of His provision?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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