Joshua Chapter 20 Summary
Cities of refuge.
Discussion Questions for Joshua, Chapter 20
- How would you describe the way this passage teaches us about God’s justice?
- Why would this chapter have been important for the daily life of ancient Israel? How is it important for us today?
- What are some modern examples of the principle of intent and how it relates to modern law?
- What are some ways we could apply the principle of cities of refuge to modern policy?
- How might this passage relate to the concept of seeing God as our refuge? How does this give us hope in our daily life?
- How does this passage show mercy and care for those who unintentionally make mistakes? How does this inform God’s attitude towards us?
- How should this passage shape how we interact with those in our lives?
- How does this passage show a holistic approach to restoration? Do we have this approach today? Why or why not?
- What does this passage teach us about the difference between intentional and unintentional acts? Is this how our church normally thinks about these issues? Why or why not?
- What are some other biblical passages that deal with issues of justice? How do they compare and contrast with our modern notions of justice?
Key Words/Phrase
Refuge, v. 2.
Characters
God, Joshua.
Strong Verse(s)
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