The evening of September 24 at sunset until sunset Monday evening September 25 is a very important day for the nation of Israel. It is when they celebrate Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement. Moses led them out of the land of Egypt, (Exodus 12:40&41). While in the Sinai God instructed Moses to build a special tent, a Tabernacle where God could stay, (Exodus 40:1-16). Aaron was the High Priest and his sons assisted him, (Exodus 29:43-46, 40:12-16).

There was one very special offering made only once a year and that day was called the Day of Atonement. It was where all the sins of the past year could be forgiven for the nation of Israel.

A bull without blemish of any kind was killed outside the camp. The blood was caught sprinkled blood on the horns of the altar and poured out at the base of the altar. It was then and there where the sins of sinful man could be atoned, forgiven by a Holy God.

That was the old covenant but now there is a new covenant, (Matthew 26:28, Romans 3:21-26, 5:8&9) and it is by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, (Ephesians 1:7&8).

The once for all and only sacrifice that God accepts, (Ephesians 2:13&14, Colossians 1:14).

We must confess or acknowledge to God we are sinners, ask forgiveness and put our trust in the only acceptable sacrifice for sins, Jesus Christ, (Hebrews 9:11-15.10:4, 1 Peter 1:13-23).

See you in Church next Sunday.

Brother J