Tag: DayOfAtonement
The Day of Atonement: Covering Sin and Removing Satan
The Day of Atonement is one of God’s most solemn festivals. Unlike the other annual Sabbaths, it is not a feast of abundance but a day of fasting, prayer, and deep reflection. Yet behind its soberness lies one of the most profound truths in God’s plan of salvation: humanity cannot be reconciled to God without both the covering of sin through Christ’s sacrifice and the…
Finding Encouragement in the Day of Atonement Fasting
When I asked my kids recently what their favorite Holy Day was, the answers came quickly. One mentioned the Days of Unleavened Bread. Another said the Feast of Tabernacles. Then one child chimed in with a laugh: “Dad, Day of Atonement is my least favorite Holy Day.” I had to smile, because I could relate. For many of us, fasting on the Day of Atonement…