Yom Kippur Service 2019

Yom Kippur Service 2019

Welcome to this special message from Founded in Truth Fellowship, a fellowship that considers itself more than just a gathering but a family united in truth and love, worshipping the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, and the Son of God. This message commemorates Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, the Day of Purgation, or the Day of Purging, which is regarded by many as the most holy day of the year. While the service is being livestreamed due to current circumstances, this format also allows broader participation in this significant event. Tonight's service will include elements of edification and a teaching message delving into the profound meaning of this day, particularly for believers in Jesus, or Yeshua. We begin with a prayer acknowledging God's mercy and love in providing forgiveness and atonement through His Son, Yeshua, asking for a reminder of areas needing change and the strength to address them.

Yom Kippur holds a pivotal position in the ancient Israelite religious calendar. Detailed accounts of it are found in Leviticus 16. It served as a central day when the sins, transgressions, and iniquities of Israel were purged from God's sight and from the inner sanctuary. While many might think this day was solely about the forgiveness of the people's sins, its practical function extended to the cleansing of the tabernacle from the metaphysical residue believed to accumulate due to the people's offenses against God. Leviticus 16:16 explicitly states that the purpose of the day was to make atonement for the most holy place because of the uncleanness and rebellion of the Israelites, regardless of their specific sins. Thus, the primary aim was the purification of the holy place, not just the absolution of the people.

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Application for Everyday Life

• Reflect on personal shortcomings: Take time to honestly assess areas in your life where you have fallen short of God's standards and your own intentions.
• Seek forgiveness: Consciously ask God for forgiveness for specific sins and transgressions, embracing His mercy offered through Yeshua.
• Extend forgiveness to others: Reflect on any unresolved hurts or offenses and make a deliberate choice to forgive those who have wronged you.
• Practice letting go: Identify burdens, resentments, or negative patterns that you are holding onto and intentionally release them, trusting in God's cleansing and healing.
• Embrace joy in forgiveness: Recognize the joy that comes from being forgiven and from extending forgiveness, allowing it to impact your daily interactions and outlook.
• Cultivate a lifestyle of repentance: Yom Kippur is not just a one-day event but a reminder to continually turn away from sin and towards God's grace in your daily life.
• Remember Jesus' sacrifice: Reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus as the fulfillment of Yom Kippur, providing eternal atonement and access to God's presence.
• Seek to cleanse your inner sanctuary: Just as the ancient tabernacle was cleansed, strive to purify your heart and mind from sin and negativity through prayer and the study of God's Word.
• Live in the reality of freedom: Just as the Jubilee announced freedom, live in the freedom from sin and its consequences that is offered through Jesus.
• Make a commitment to change: Identify specific areas where you need to grow and commit to taking practical steps towards positive change.

References

Bible Verses:

• Leviticus 16
• Leviticus 16:16
• Leviticus 4
• Leviticus 23:32
• Leviticus 23:26
• Acts 27:9
• Deuteronomy (implied reference to Passover connection)
• Romans 3:23-26
• Hebrews 9:6-12
• Psalm 32:3
• Philippians 1:9-11

Books and Resources:

• The Bible by Various Authors
• The Mishnah (mentioned as a second-century Jewish text)
• Practical article on how to celebrate Yom Kippur by Tyler Rosenquist (link in video description, not directly provided in sources)

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