Foundations for Christian Mission, Mentor's Guide, MG04

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F O U N D A T I O N S F O R C H R I S T I A N M I S S I O N

a. God’s people desire for a king not God’s explicit will, 1 Sam. 8.4-9

b. God adopting the idea of king for his own purpose and glory

(1) Isa. 9.6-7

(2) Jer. 23.5-6

B. God transforms the city as a symbol of rebellion into a city of refuge .

1. Six towns were designated in Israel as a place where one might flee from vengeance.

a. Associated with priests, Num. 35.6

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b. To avoid death, Num. 35.12

c. For the stranger and sojourner as well, Num. 35.15

2. Cities viewed as places of violence and blood now are envisioned as places of security and safety.

C. God forgives the city which chooses to repent.

1. God sends his prophets to declare his burdens of woe against the cities because of their wickedness and transgressions, Jon. 1.2, Jon. 3.2, Isa. 58.1, Amos 7.15, Zech. 1.14.