Leviticus 16: What on earth is Yom Kippur?

The largest and most important Jewish holiday: ““This shall be a permanent statute for you: in the seventh month (nearly October) on the tenth day of the month you shall humble yourselves [by fasting] and not do any work, whether the native-born or the stranger who lives temporarily among you; for it is on this day that atonement shall be made for you, to cleanse you; you will be clean from all your sins before the Lord. [Heb 10:1, 2; 1 John 1:7, 9] It is a Sabbath of solemn rest for you, and you shall humble yourselves; it is a permanent statute.” ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭16‬:‭29‬-‭31‬ ‭AMP‬‬ \

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest and most solemn day in the Jewish calendar. It is observed on the 10th day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, typically falling in September or October. The day marks the culmination of the Ten Days of Repentance, which begin with Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year).

Key Themes and Observances

    1.    Atonement and Repentance: Yom Kippur is a day dedicated to seeking forgiveness for sins committed against God and fellow human beings. It is a time of introspection, prayer, and

reflection.

    2.    Fasting: A central observance is a 25-hour fast from food, drink, and other physical pleasures.

    3.    Prayer and Worship: Many spend most of the day in synagogue services.

The purpose of Yom Kippur is spiritual renewal, reconciliation with God, and committing to better actions in the coming year. I see it personally as a day of ultimate remembrance and reverence for what Christ has done or maybe I should say, done away with!

I’m so excited to have a better connection with the “why” behind this very significant Jewish

holiday. TODAY it's a true celebration of what Christ has done away with.  What a gift. Talk about a day of remembrance of all we have been saved from and a NEW IDENTITY to live from.

“Then Christ said, ‘Here I am. I have come to do what you want.’ In that way, Christ took away the first covenant and its rules about sacrifices. Christ's sacrifice of his own body is the new way that God forgives our sins.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬ ‭EASY‬‬