Deuteronomy - Chapter-19

Chapter Summary

Cities of refuge; landmarks, witnesses.

Do you consider verses 1-13 just? Why or why not?
Have you ever accidentally hurt someone physically, emotionally or spiritually? Even without malicious intent, how can justice be sought out in situations like that?
What timeless principle can we learn from the idea of cities of refuge? Why did God give instruction on this very specific situation?
Why do you think moving a boundary marker was a big deal? What consequences could it have for a family?
What might be a modern example of moving a boundary marker? How can we seek out righteousness in this context?
In ancient Israel you needed 2 or more witnesses to convict a person of a crime. If you were being convicted of being a follower of Christ, how many witnesses would you have (excluding other Christians)? Do you consider this a good number or not? Why?
Have you ever been accused of wrongdoing when you were actually innocent? Looking back, what steps could you have taken to prove your innocence? What steps could you have taken to prevent a false accusation?
What is the significance of presenting their arguments to the priests and the judges in the presence of the Lord? If the Lord already knows their hearts, why do it in His presence?
Read Matthew 7:12. What is similar about this verse and Deuteronomy 19:21? What is different? Would you consider both "right?" Why or why not?
Verse 21 seemingly contradicts Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:38-42). How can you reconcile these differences?

Refuge (cities), v. 2.

God, Moses.

9, 10.