Podcasts about Cities of Refuge

Redemption E3 — So far in this series, we've explored the theme of redemption in the Eden story and in several stories in Exodus. In this episode, Jon and Tim look at how redemption language shows up in Torah laws about cities of refuge and unsolved murders, highlighting God's provision for justice, the role of the blood redeemer, and communal responsibility in ancient Israel.CHAPTERSRecap of Where We've Been (0:00-10:50)Cities of Refuge and the “Blood Redeemer” (10:50-21:10)Preventing Bloodshed in the Land (21:10-29:29)A Sacrifice to Redeem a Guilty Community (29:29-47:20) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Hard Times” by Courtland Urbano“Blue Sky” by C y g n“Untitled” by unknown artistBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Men and women are made directly by God in His own image. And human life in the image of God mustn't be wantonly destroyed. Today on The Bible Study Hour, Dr. James Boice discusses the cities of refuge and the tremendous value of human life revealed in the law of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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As you prepare your hearts and minds for this Sunday put on some Murder She Wrote, Law & Order or Suits reruns to get in the mood for this Sunday's consideration. The topics of justice and legal nuance are not something we as modern people dreamed up... in fact it may have started all the way back here in Joshua's day, with the founding of "Cities of Refuge" and the parameters that went with them. We will be forced to ask big questions like what the difference is between manslaughter and murder?

In Joshua 20, God instructs Joshua to appoint six cities of refuge—special places where someone who accidentally kills another person can flee for safety. These cities serve as sanctuaries, protecting the person from revenge until a fair trial can be held. The cities were: •Kedesh in Galilee •Shechem in Ephraim •Hebron in Judah •Bezer, Ramoth, and Golan on the east side of the Jordan River These were strategically placed so that anyone in Israel could reach one quickly. The chapter highlights God's justice and mercy: it shows that even in cases of serious wrongdoing, there must be fairness and protection from vengeance. The cities of refuge were a way to uphold due process and community accountability in ancient Israel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

Sixth Sunday of Easter The First Lesson Acts 16:9-15 During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them. We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days. On the sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there. A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. When she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home." And she prevailed upon us. The Psalm Psalm 67 Deus misereatur 1 May God be merciful to us and bless us, * show us the light of his countenance and come to us. 2 Let your ways be known upon earth, * your saving health among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; * let all the peoples praise you. 4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, * for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth. 5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; * let all the peoples praise you. 6 The earth has brought forth her increase; * may God, our own God, give us his blessing. 7 May God give us his blessing, * and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him. The Epistle Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 In the spirit the angel carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. Its gates will never be shut by day-- and there will be no night there. People will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever. The Gospel John 14:23-29 Jesus said to Judas (not Iscariot), "Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me. "I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. You heard me say to you, `I am going away, and I am coming to you.' If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe."  

Bible study on Joshua 20-21. This Bible study is for everyday believers looking to apply God's Word to their lives. In this passage, we look at cities of refuge. We don't have them in our culture today, but the principles we get from them still apply.We will learn the importance of personal responsibility. Also, we will see that God designed cities of refuge to ultimately point to Jesus, our only refuge.Join with us as we dive into the meaning of this text and consider how God can it to transform our lives.Joshua 20-21 Bible study -https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/joshua/joshua-20-21/Joshua Bible Studies With Discussion Questions - https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/joshua/Joshua Bible study guide on Amazon -https://amzn.to/3N0yBcLJoshua E-book Bible Study -https://studyandobey.com/product/study-joshua-ebook/Study and Obey's Bible study guides on Amazon -https://amzn.to/48SgPEN(As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)Study and Obey Free Weekly Podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-and-obey/id1571266150Our website of 800+ practical and free Bible studies - https://studyandobey.comSupport this ministry -https://studyandobey.com/support/25+ Bible study guides for individual or group study on many different books of the Bible - https://studyandobey.com/shop/Support the show

Today's Scripture passages are Joshua 19 - 20 | Matthew 18:1-6 | Luke 9:46-48.Read by Christina Edmondson.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeDisclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

May 18th, 2025 Moss Brook Church Joshua: Bold Obedience to a Promise-Keeping God: Cities of Refuge Pastor Tim Knowles

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makkos 10: cities of refuge by “Dafsplaining”: daf yomi made simple

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today's readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 9, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Joshua 20 Cities of Refuge Intro A. THE PURPOSE AND TERMS OF THE CITIES OF REFUGE (Joshua 20:1-6). 1. The LORD gives instructions for the cities of refuge (Joshua 20:1-3).    2. Procedure (Joshua 20:4-6): a. Flee to a city of refuge.   b. Stand at the entrance of the gate and state his case before the elders. c. If reasonable, he will be taken in to dwell among them until a trial. d. He shall stand trial. Deut. 19:12; Numb. 35:12, 25.     3. Duration (Joshua 20:6). a. If found guilty. b. If found innocent. 4. Examples:  Numb. 35:22=23; Deut. 19:5-6. B.  6 CITIES OF REFUGE (Joshua 20:7-8). 1. Kedesh, Shechem, Kiriath arba (Hebron) on west of Jordan (Joshua 20:7).    2. Beser, Ramoth, Golan on the east side of Jordan (Joshua 20:8). C. WHO COULD MAKE USE OF THE CITIES OF REFUGE? 1. “All the sons of Israel and for the stranger who sojourns among them” (Joshua 20:9). 2. Why sojourners? LESSONS 1. The sacredness of human life.     2. The significance of the death of the high priest.    3. Christ our Refuge.   For Discussion:  Why did God establish cities of refuge?  Why is their location important?  How do we see God's justice and mercy in these cities?   How do the cities of refuge prefigure the work of Christ.  

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Vayeitzei: Yaakov Avinu and the cities of refuge by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

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Glenna Andersen • Joshua 20:1–22:34 • Sermon Notes (Lesson | Lesson | Video)

Glenna Andersen • Joshua 20:1–22:34 • Sermon Notes (Lesson | Lesson | Video) • Every Woman's Grace

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In the years following Hitler's rise to power, German Jews faced increasingly restrictive antisemitic laws, and many responded by fleeing to more tolerant countries. Cities of Refuge: German Jews in London and New York, 1935-1945 (SUNY Press, 2019), compares the experiences of Jewish refugees who immigrated to London and New York City by analyzing letters, diaries, newspapers, organizational documents, and oral histories. Lori Gemeiner-Bihler examines institutions, neighborhoods, employment, language use, name changes, dress, family dynamics, and domestic life in these two cities to determine why immigrants in London adopted local customs more quickly than those in New York City, yet identified less as British than their counterparts in the United States did as American. By highlighting a disparity between integration and identity formation, Gemeiner-Bihler challenges traditional theories of assimilation and provides a new framework for the study of refugees and migration. Lori Gemeiner-Bihler is Associate Professor of History at Framingham State University. Robin Buller is a Doctoral Candidate in History at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the years following Hitler's rise to power, German Jews faced increasingly restrictive antisemitic laws, and many responded by fleeing to more tolerant countries. Cities of Refuge: German Jews in London and New York, 1935-1945 (SUNY Press, 2019), compares the experiences of Jewish refugees who immigrated to London and New York City by analyzing letters, diaries, newspapers, organizational documents, and oral histories. Lori Gemeiner-Bihler examines institutions, neighborhoods, employment, language use, name changes, dress, family dynamics, and domestic life in these two cities to determine why immigrants in London adopted local customs more quickly than those in New York City, yet identified less as British than their counterparts in the United States did as American. By highlighting a disparity between integration and identity formation, Gemeiner-Bihler challenges traditional theories of assimilation and provides a new framework for the study of refugees and migration. Lori Gemeiner-Bihler is Associate Professor of History at Framingham State University. Robin Buller is a Doctoral Candidate in History at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In the years following Hitler's rise to power, German Jews faced increasingly restrictive antisemitic laws, and many responded by fleeing to more tolerant countries. Cities of Refuge: German Jews in London and New York, 1935-1945 (SUNY Press, 2019), compares the experiences of Jewish refugees who immigrated to London and New York City by analyzing letters, diaries, newspapers, organizational documents, and oral histories. Lori Gemeiner-Bihler examines institutions, neighborhoods, employment, language use, name changes, dress, family dynamics, and domestic life in these two cities to determine why immigrants in London adopted local customs more quickly than those in New York City, yet identified less as British than their counterparts in the United States did as American. By highlighting a disparity between integration and identity formation, Gemeiner-Bihler challenges traditional theories of assimilation and provides a new framework for the study of refugees and migration. Lori Gemeiner-Bihler is Associate Professor of History at Framingham State University. Robin Buller is a Doctoral Candidate in History at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

In the years following Hitler's rise to power, German Jews faced increasingly restrictive antisemitic laws, and many responded by fleeing to more tolerant countries. Cities of Refuge: German Jews in London and New York, 1935-1945 (SUNY Press, 2019), compares the experiences of Jewish refugees who immigrated to London and New York City by analyzing letters, diaries, newspapers, organizational documents, and oral histories. Lori Gemeiner-Bihler examines institutions, neighborhoods, employment, language use, name changes, dress, family dynamics, and domestic life in these two cities to determine why immigrants in London adopted local customs more quickly than those in New York City, yet identified less as British than their counterparts in the United States did as American. By highlighting a disparity between integration and identity formation, Gemeiner-Bihler challenges traditional theories of assimilation and provides a new framework for the study of refugees and migration. Lori Gemeiner-Bihler is Associate Professor of History at Framingham State University. Robin Buller is a Doctoral Candidate in History at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

In the years following Hitler's rise to power, German Jews faced increasingly restrictive antisemitic laws, and many responded by fleeing to more tolerant countries. Cities of Refuge: German Jews in London and New York, 1935-1945 (SUNY Press, 2019), compares the experiences of Jewish refugees who immigrated to London and New York City by analyzing letters, diaries, newspapers, organizational documents, and oral histories. Lori Gemeiner-Bihler examines institutions, neighborhoods, employment, language use, name changes, dress, family dynamics, and domestic life in these two cities to determine why immigrants in London adopted local customs more quickly than those in New York City, yet identified less as British than their counterparts in the United States did as American. By highlighting a disparity between integration and identity formation, Gemeiner-Bihler challenges traditional theories of assimilation and provides a new framework for the study of refugees and migration. Lori Gemeiner-Bihler is Associate Professor of History at Framingham State University. Robin Buller is a Doctoral Candidate in History at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Today, we reach Joshua 20, the allocation of the cities of refuge. You may never need a city of refuge, but I hope you always need God's Word. Do you look to it to live your life?

Parshat Matot-Masay:  The Cities of Refuge -  English only. This week's Torah portion contains some of the most amazing evidence for the righteousness of God! Join us as we examine the laws concerning the cities of refuge!   Recorded August 4, 2024.

Have you ever wondered why the fate of an accidental killer is tied to the life of the Kohen Gadol? Join us as we explore this intriguing spiritual dynamic and much more in our family's first speaking engagement in the Catskill Mountains. Reflecting on our journey through Sefer Bamidbar and transitioning into Sefer Devarim, we'll share our invaluable lessons and dive deep into the profound Mussar teachings that shape our lives.We also examine the astonishing power of Tefillah, showcased by the Mishnah in Makos 11a, where those in cities of refuge pray for freedom through the death of the Kohen Gadol. Discover the remarkable actions of the Kohanim Gadolim's mothers, who brought gifts to soften these fervent prayers. With practical advice on approaching Tefillah intentionally and sincerely, we'll illustrate how heartfelt, concentrated prayer can lead to personal and communal transformation. Don't miss this chance to uncover the immense potential of Tefillah and the timeless wisdom of the Torah!Support the Show.Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

When Jews lived in the Land of Israel and our religious judicial system was in force, we had 6 cities of refuge for someone who killed a person unintentionally (manslaughter). The killer would flee to a city of refuge and be safe there from any relatives of the victim wanting to avenge the murder. A fascinating discussion about the Cities of Refuge.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zalman-gordon/support

Again, let me begin by thanking you for all the prayers for my grandson, Luke. Shortly after I finished posting my pastor's chat Sunday morning we received a call from Kimberly that the medical staff at the hospital found an infection on the shunt tubing and they would be taking Luke back to the OR to remove all the tubing that is involved in draining the excess fluid around the brain. This of course was not good news. Luke went back to the OR in the afternoon and went though a couple hours of surgery to remove all the infected tubing associated with the shunt all the way down to his stomach. Temporary tubing was put in coming directly out of his head to continue to drain this fluid. He did well through this surgery. Edith and I drove up to Roanoke Sunday afternoon and was able to spend some time with Luke and Kimberly in the PICU. He was resting well, and with the pressure gone seemed to be doing fine. After the infection is cleared, he will have another surgery, hopefully later this week, to replace the shunts and all the tubing. Please continue to pray! Thanks again for your continued enormous support, kind and encouraging words and of course your prayers!   In Joshua 13-19, the twelve tribes of Israel receive their inheritance of land from Joshua and the elders. After that was complete, in Joshua 20 the LORD reminded Joshua about the “cities of refuge” that He had given instructions about to Moses while the nation was still on the other side of the Jordan. God had told Moses to have the people set aside special cities for the Levites (Numbers 35:1-5), as well as six "cities of refuge". The cities of refuge are mentioned at least three times in Exodus 21:13, Numbers 35:6-34, and Deuteronomy 19:1-13. Now that the tribes had received their territories, Joshua could assign these cities.   Even before the Law of Moses was given, in Genesis 9:6, God had laid down the basic rule that those who shed blood should pay for their crime with their own blood. "Whoever sheds man's blood, By man his blood shall be shed; For in the image of God He made man.” This principle was enunciated repeatedly in the Law, but God made a distinction between murder and manslaughter (Exodus 21:12-14; Leviticus 24:17; Numbers 35:16-21; Deuteronomy 19:11-13. God had warned the Moses and the people that, "Blood defiles the land, and no atonement can be made for the land, for the blood that is shed on it, except by the blood of him who shed it. Therefore do not defile the land which you inhabit" (Numbers 35:33-34).   The six "cities of refuge" were needed because society in that day had no police force to investigate crimes. It was the responsibility of each family to see to it that murders were avenged, but how could they tell whether it was a case of premeditated murder or accidental manslaughter? In the heat of anger a relative of the dead person might kill somebody who was really innocent of a capital crime. Until there was an investigation, there was a “city of refuge” nearby that the “manslayer” could flee to for safety until a trial.   These cities of refuge are a beautiful picture of our salvation in Jesus Christ, to whom we "have fled for refuge" (Hebrews 6:18). The lost sinner, of course, is in danger of judgment because "the wages of sin is death" (Rom. 6:23). The avenger of blood is after him or her! God's appointed Savior is Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12), but the sinner must come to Him by faith in order to be saved (Matt. 11:28-30; John 6:37).   Today, if you have not yet been saved, please flee to Jesus Christ for salvation and safety!   God bless!

In this sermon from Joshua chapters 20 and 21, Pastor Tim Talks about the concept of cities of refuge and how people who comitted harm on other people unintentionally could go to them for solace and reflection.

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This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "Refuge" from Joshua 20:1-9.

Joshua 20Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Say to the people of Israel, ‘Appoint the cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you through Moses, that the manslayer who strikes any person without intent or unknowingly may flee there. They shall be for you a refuge from the avenger of blood. He shall flee to one of these cities and shall stand at the entrance of the gate of the city and explain his case to the elders of that city. Then they shall take him into the city and give him a place, and he shall remain with them. And if the avenger of blood pursues him, they shall not give up the manslayer into his hand, because he struck his neighbor unknowingly, and did not hate him in the past. And he shall remain in that city until he has stood before the congregation for judgment, until the death of him who is high priest at the time. Then the manslayer may return to his own town and his own home, to the town from which he fled.'”So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, and Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah. And beyond the Jordan east of Jericho, they appointed Bezer in the wilderness on the tableland, from the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead, from the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan, from the tribe of Manasseh. These were the cities designated for all the people of Israel and for the stranger sojourning among them, that anyone who killed a person without intent could flee there, so that he might not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, till he stood before the congregation. Sermon Questions:1. When have you seen your sin compound and accelerate division, conflict, or harm?2. When in your life have you felt physical and emotional safety?3. What thoughts does the idea of confessing draw to mind? e.g. fear, doubt, desperation, hope4. What would you like rest from? How can Jesus cover that?5. How have you added to/experienced a welcoming, shelthering community?6. Who do you need to confess to? who can you turn to, to confess with and point you to Jesus as refuge?

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today's readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today's readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.