Tonight at sunset, the holiest day of the year on God’s calendar begins – Yom Kippur. Yom means ‘Day’ in Hebrew, and Kippur means ‘atonement or cover.’ It is the only day of the year that God commands all Israel, their livestock, and every visitor in the Land to cease from their work, honor a … Continue reading Yom Kippur – Face-to-Face with Jesus
Day of Atonement
The Goats’ Hair Curtains over the Tabernacle
The next set of curtains over the Tabernacle after the white linen ones are the goats’ hair curtains. This second layer of curtains is often referred to as the tent. He made curtains of goats’ hair for the tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains. Exodus 36:14 Here is the full set of instructions: “You shall … Continue reading The Goats’ Hair Curtains over the Tabernacle
The Veil Entrance to the Holy of Holies
Last time we considered the Door to the Holy Place. Today we are going to go into the Holy Place and consider the veil or vail depending on which version of the Bible you are reading. New Testament writers called it the vail. Like the door, the veil was woven with the same multicolored threads … Continue reading The Veil Entrance to the Holy of Holies
The Altar of Incense – Part 3 – The Incense and the Day of Atonement
Our Creator God, Elohim, loves color, fragrance, and variety. Like any artist, He has particular choices about the supplies He uses. We considered the dimensions and materials used to build the Altar of Incense. And in our last meeting, we covered who was appointed to tend the altar and when. Now, we will investigate the … Continue reading The Altar of Incense – Part 3 – The Incense and the Day of Atonement
What is Yom Kippur and Why Celebrate It?
Have you ever packed for a trip and when it comes time to leave, you can’t shut your suitcase? At that point, you need to open it, refold, and sort the priority items from the non essentials. Writing this piece on Yom Kippur has been a similar journey. There is not any way to include … Continue reading What is Yom Kippur and Why Celebrate It?
Our Great High Priest, Yom Kippur, and the Great Trumpet – Focus 41
When I was in Junior High and High School book reports were often assigned weekly. Many of my fellow students went to the store and bought condensed versions of the classics to avoid having to read five hundred pages. As I approach this blog today about Yom Kippur/The Day of Atonement, I have a … Continue reading Our Great High Priest, Yom Kippur, and the Great Trumpet – Focus 41
Are You Watching – Video and Resources
Here is the video teaching and following are the notes I believe you need for study and prayer: https://youtu.be/1p70gAraTY8 On September 17, 2017, I gave this message in Valley Springs, California, the Church of the Harvest. Have been prompted by Holy Spirit and requested by others to post some of the notes and references for … Continue reading Are You Watching – Video and Resources