Jesus is our refuge because He is portrayed in Scripture as the only means of salvation and protection from sin's guilt and consequences.
The concept of Jesus as our refuge is rooted in the typology of the cities of refuge described in Joshua 20. Each city represents aspects of Christ's character and work—He is our shelter, our strength, and the Holy One of God. When we look at the names of these cities, such as Kadesh (holy) and Bezer (stronghold), they point to the attributes of Christ. Furthermore, when we are guilty before God, it is through faith in Him that we enter this refuge. The author of Hebrews emphasizes that Jesus is our great high priest, providing eternal safety and acceptance before God.
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