The Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, is a holy day focusing on humanity’s reconciliation with God. The word “atonement” means making amends or restoring a relationship. This day signifies the time when the whole world will have the opportunity to be reconciled to God after Jesus Christ returns (Romans 5:10). Christians today can seek forgiveness through repentance (1 John 1:9), but the Day of…
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The Day of Atonement: Removing the Enemy, Reconciling All to God – Mike Bennett lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in Atonement
The Day of Atonement, known as Yom Kippur in Hebrew, is the fifth annual holy day listed in Leviticus 23:26-32. It falls on the tenth day of the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar, which varies in our commonly used calendars. The Old Testament rituals for this day are detailed in Leviticus 16, where the high priest makes atonement for the people. In the New…