Last weekend, as the Jewish people observed Yom Kippur, Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon fired missiles and drones at Israel. The brazen attack disturbed what should have been a quiet, somber day of reflection—one with which Christians should be familiar. This week, as we study Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, we’ll set our focus on some of the most …
August 27, 2022 | The Feasts of Israel: Yom Kippur
This week we’re learning about the most sacred day on the Jewish calendar: Yom Kippur. This upcoming fall holiday is a solemn day with great significance not only for the Jewish people but for Christians as well. God established this holy day in the book of Leviticus to cause the Israelites to repent of their sins with sacrifices using the …
September 26, 2020 | Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is a special Jewish holiday. Where other holidays focus on feasting, this one focuses on fasting. Where others cause people to celebrate joyfully, this one causes people to pray remorsefully. This is a day to ask God to cover and forgive sins. Whereas sacrifices covered sins individually in the Old Testament, repentance at Yom Kippur covered sins collectively …
September 15, 2018 | The Scapegoat and Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is the most serious day of the year for the Jewish people. With a focus on repentance and atonement, on Wednesday evening Jewish people all over the world will begin fasting and spending time in their synagogues. This week on the program Chris explains Yom Kippur and how for the Israelites, it was an act of God’s divine …
October 8, 2016 | #1641—The Gospels Speak to Everyone: Matthew
This week we start a new series called, “The Gospels Speak to Everyone.” Did you ever wonder why there are four gospels? Many of the stories found in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John repeat themselves. Each speaks to a different audience and conveys an aspect of truth about Jesus the other gospels don’t. Chris will look at each gospel over …
September 19, 2015 | #1538—Yom Kippur
Message—Yom Kippur Yom Kippur. The holiest day on the Jewish Calendar. You may know it as The Day of Atonement. This high holy day begins Tuesday evening, September 22nd and ends Wednesday, September 23rd 2015. In his message today, Chris will talk about the importance of Yom Kippur and how Christ has become OUR once for all atonement. Message Transcript …