SEPTEMBER 24TH – 25TH

Yom Kippur means the Day of Atonement or Forgiveness (Lev. 23:7)Most Jews believe that the first Day of Atonement was when Moses sought forgiveness on behalf of Israel after the people worshiped a golden calf as Moses was receiving the ten commandments (Exodus 31:18). In Exodus 32:30 The next day Moses said to the people, “You have committed a great sin. Now I will go up to the LORD; perhaps I can make atonement for your sin.” Later in the Bible we see the High Priest, Aaron instructed with strict details, to continue offering a sacrifice of atonement/forgiveness for himself, his household and for Israel in Leviticus 16.

Take this time to continue to identify where you may be being invited to repent, confess your sin, and receive the forgiveness of God. We can have bold confidence to receive forgiveness when we confess (1 John 1:9) because of the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. What is God asking you to turn away from, where is God seeking to see renewal, change in your mind and heart (Romans 12:1-2), as you turn towards Him and His Kingdom even more? Who do you need to forgive and seek forgiveness from.

Finally pray for the eyes and hearts of Israel to be opened to Jesus their Messiah. That they would see that eternal forgiveness and purity comes from Jesus’ sacrifice and blood on this Day of Atonement.