Scripture Reference: Leviticus 17:11 and Leviticus 23:26-32
Forever Forgiven?
Reflecting on the Sunday message, and how it spoke of the Day of Atonement, (Yom Kippur). I am reminded of those things we do as a means of showing ourselves worthy unto God, attending church on Sunday morning, giving a tithe or offering, fasting and praying.
The Jewish people hope that God has forgiven them for their sins this past weekend. That their names are written in the Book of Life and they have pleased God.
I am not sure if God has accepted their offering, only God knows. I am not sure if they afflicted their souls this Yom Kippur in the manner that God would acknowledge. For that matter if we in our Christian ways are just giving “lip service’ too.
I think God is expecting more from us than just the formalities of our faith, whether Jewish or Christian.
The prophet Isaiah talks about “Fasting that pleases God”: Isaiah 58:1-12.
- Can you see Jesus speaking these words?
- Is this the heart of God?
- Is this the true means for afflicting our souls?
For more information about Bruce and Jews for Jesus, visit http://www.jewsforjesus.org/.
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