The Day of Atonement

This is a day of fasting and deep repentance that in the Hebrew language is called Yom Kippur which means, “Day of Atonement.”  It is a day of great power and significance and was observed by the nation of Israel.  Many mistakenly refer to the holy days of the Lord as “Jewish Feasts,” but they are the feasts of the Lord given for all mankind and they reveal his great plans for all mankind.  A detailed description of the events on the Day of Atonement is found in Leviticus 16:8-34.  Further instruction is given in Leviticus 23:26-32, and it is here that the instruction is given that the Day of Atonement is to be a day of fasting and a day where no work is to be done.  In these verses we see that the Day of Atonement is to be observed from sunset to sunset, and during this twenty-four hour period we are to “afflict our souls,” which means a day of fasting where no food or drink is taken in.  The future significance of this day is found in Revelation 20:1-3, for it is on the Day of Atonement that Satan and his demons shall be cast into the pit.  The Day of Atonement is a day of prayer and a day to bring forth deep repentance to be reconciled unto the Lord by the power of the blood of Jesus.

(Numbers 29:7-11, Romans 5:6-12, Hebrews 9:11-14, Hebrews 9:21-26)