... sins can be completely forgiven and forgotten. Illustrating the Text The Jewish Day of Atonement points us to Jesus, the real sacrifice. Informational: The Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, is to this day the most sacred and solemn day in Judaism. It is traditionally dedicated to prayer, complete fasting (with medical exceptions), and attending a synagogue service with an unusually long liturgy. Orthodox Jews may attend a service from 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., followed by an evening service at 5:00 or ...
... exiles. In its final form, however, Ezekiel’s priestly editors have expanded this vision into a law code, defining a liturgy through which God can be approached, and the priests who alone may draw near. Ezekiel and his editors agree on ... God (Lev. 16:11–16). Ezekiel is a priest in exile; the temple lies in ruins; the ark itself has disappeared. Yet on this Yom Kippur, the Lord will take Ezekiel in vision into a perfect temple, fulfilling the purpose and promise of this sacred day. Apart from the appendix ...
... 23:16; 34:22). Chronologically, the first month is Tishri, beginning with Rosh Hashanah (“the first of the year”) and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) during autumn. These verses call this month first in importance, or prominence, since it was the beginning of the Lord’s establishing Israel as a ... place at the table for Elijah and the front door ajar. The Seder liturgy follows the pattern of describing the event of the original Passover, explaining its meaning, and celebrating with eating and drinking.
