Episode 20: Yom Kippur & The Day of Atonement
Summary
In this conversation, Jim and Jon discuss how they celebrate Yom Kippur as Messianic Gentile believers in Jesus. They reflect on the significance of Yom Kippur as a day of atonement and how it points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging their sin and relying on God's grace to overcome it. They also discuss the joy and freedom they experience in living out their faith in Christ. Jim shares his personal journey of forgiveness and the transformative power of God's grace. They conclude by looking forward to the celebration of Sukkot and the season of joy.
Chapters
00:00 — Introduction to the Ancient Way
00:26 — Review of the Fall Feasts of Israel
02:49 — Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement
07:14 — Covering and Concealing Sins
11:45 — The Significance of Fasting
15:18 — God's Immense Compassion
19:10 — Transformation and Freedom through Grace
20:56 — Yom Kippur: The Culmination of Atonement in Jesus Christ
24:37 — Looking Forward to the Messiah's Return
26:44 — Living in Light of Yom Kippur: Gentiles and Grace
37:20 — Preview: Sukkot - The Feast of Tabernacles and the Season of Joy
Takeaways
Yom Kippur is a day of atonement that points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
As Gentile believers, they acknowledge and honor Yom Kippur but celebrate the fulfillment of it in Jesus Christ.
They live in the freedom and grace of Jesus' sacrifice, acknowledging their sin and relying on God's grace to overcome it.
They emphasize the importance of forgiveness and the transformative power of God's grace in their lives.
They look forward to celebrating Sukkot and the season of joy.
