Wow! Great meeting everyone!
We had a great turn out, a great spread of food, a great discussion on Yom Kippur and a great evening of fellowship! Thanks to everyone that came and participated.
Here are some points to remember from our discussion on Yom Kippur:
Confession of sins is vitally important for Messianic Believers, since it reminds us of our great need for God’s intervention in our lives, and also helps us walk in the truth. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just, to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye (plural) may be healed” (James 5:16).
Eschatologically, Yom Kippur represents the national restoration of Israel at the end of the Great Tribulation period, but it also is a reminder of the terrrible cost of sin in our lives. Sin is so offensive and the debt is so great that it took nothing less than the sacrifice of Yeshua Himself in order to secure our reconciliation with God. We, therefore, should tremble with fear before God in reverent gratitude of His mercy toward us.
God’s order can be seen in the Fall Feasts:
1.) Rosh Hashanah brings repentance.
2.) Yom Kippur brings forgiveness.
3.) Sukkot brings joy.
2.) Yom Kippur brings forgiveness.
3.) Sukkot brings joy.
I hope the Al Chet, prayer of confession (sin list) will be beneficial to you on the next few days leading up to Yom Kippur. This list covers every category of sin that you can possibly think of. However, if you do happen think of any areas that are not covered, please let us know :)
Hope to see you at service this Thursday!
- Pastor Michael
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