Joshua 20:5-6 Judgement

 5Now if the avenger of blood pursues him, they must not surrender the manslayer into his hand, because that man killed his neighbor accidentally without prior malice. 6He is to stay in that city until he stands trial before the assembly and until the death of the high priest serving at that time. Then the manslayer may return to his own home in the city from which he fled.”

Judgement 

“Israel had a sophisticated legal system, with judgments often based on intent and premeditation.” 

“After being declared innocent of murder by the proper authorities, and after the death of the standing high priest, the slayer could go back to his home and be protected against the wrath of the avenger of blood.” (Guzik)

Just as the manslayer stood in judgment before the assembly, we will stand before the judgement seat of God for our transgressions.

For it has been written:

Romans 14: 10But why do you judge your brother, or why also do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. 11For it has been written:

“I live, says the Lord,

that every knee will bow to Me,

and every tongue will confess to God.”

12So then, each of us will give account concerning himself to God.

Will you be declared innocent because of the blood 🩸 of Jesus Christ?

Blessings