GRACE AT THE GATES
The new nation of Israel was meant to have a justice system focused on mercy. Families would appoint a 'ga-al', translated 'avenger, redeemer, near kinsmen', to seek justice when families were wronged. Six cities were set out across the nation where grace could be found at the gates. The avenger could not enter here; only a trial could release the seeker of grace.
The cities of refuge picture life in the kingdom of God. The idea of manslaughter versus murder is the contrast between the sinner who seeks forgiveness and the calloused rebel who doesn't seem to care that Jesus died in our place…
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