What does Joshua 20 reveal about what God does in my place and on my behalf (the work of the Son)? The mention of the high priest naturally draws our attention to Jesus Christ, a high priest who truly meets our needs (Hebrews 7:26); a high priest who does not need to offer sacrifices first for his own sins and then for the sins of the people (Hebrews 7:27); a high priest whose blood has washed away the sins of all God’s people (Hebrews 7:27; Hebrews 9:14, Hebrews 9:22; Hebrews 13:12).
1 L'Eternel parla à Josué, et dit: