Christ is Our Refuge

O. T. #365  "Christ is Our Refuge"
Sept. 16, 2014
Numbers 35-Part 2
These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee thither.
Numbers 35:15

LET IT GLOW

Last time we discussed the cities of refuge which the Israelites could use for protection is they killed someone, accidently or otherwise, and an avenger was seeking restitution before their trial.

Here is some added information:

• Israel was instructed to build and maintain proper roads to these 6 cities of refuge? (Deut. 19:3)
• Even a stranger  could take refuge in such a city. (verse 15)
• One witness was not enough to condemn a murderer to death, for it was insufficient testimony. (verse 30) (1 Timothy 5:19)
• A killing polluted the land, but it was atoned whenever the murderer was put to death. (verse 33)

LET IT GROW

How was Christ and a city of refuge similar? How is Christ our refuge?
Both:

• were appointed by God;
• announced in the Word;
• were accessible to all;
• easy to reach;
• a place where one in need could live;
• provided protection within their boundaries;
• gave full freedom when the death of the High Priest occurred.

[Resources: Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the Old Testament, David Guzik's Commentary on the Bible]

Do we flee to Jesus Christ for our refuge? Or do we go to something else?

LET IT GO

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:1

Go to Him when in need.