Episode 111 - Rituals and Reflections - What changed with Yom Kippur after the crucifixion, and why?

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Written By Matt Davis
 

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Summary:

What if you waited your entire life, followed rituals painstakingly, prayed for atonement, but never really knew if you had been forgiven by God?

This is the reality for many in the Jewish community during Yom Kippur.

In this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast, we explore the Day of Atonement, looking into its significance for both Jews and Christians. We unpack the biblical roots of Yom Kippur, discuss its modern observance, and ask the critical question: if Jesus is the ultimate High Priest and the final atonement, what does that mean for us today?

5 Key Takeaways:

  1. Yom Kippur in Jewish Tradition: Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism, where Jewish people seek to make things right with God, often unsure of whether their efforts are enough.

  2. Jesus as the Fulfillment of Atonement: The temple sacrifices and the role of the High Priest in Jewish history were shadows of what Jesus would ultimately fulfill as the final atonement for sin.

  3. The Significance of the Scarlet Thread: For 40 years before the destruction of the Second Temple, the scarlet thread on the Yom Kippur scapegoat stopped turning white, symbolizing that the sacrifices were no longer accepted - coinciding with the death and resurrection of Jesus.

  4. Jewish Rituals and the Messiah: Jewish traditions and practices, like the two goats on Yom Kippur, symbolically point to Jesus, who became both the sacrifice and the scapegoat for humanity's sins.

  5. The Growing Openness in Israel: Amid military tension, young Israeli soldiers are increasingly looking toward God, with many becoming open to the idea of Jesus as the Messiah.

Chapter Markers:

  • 00:10 – Introduction: Yom Kippur, the High Holy Days, and Israel's current state

  • 03:00 – The Meaning of Yom Kippur and Jewish Rituals: A Time to Make Things Right

  • 05:00 – Leviticus 16: The Scriptural Basis for the Day of Atonement

  • 09:00 – Tale of Two Goats: The Sacrificial and Scapegoat Symbols

  • 12:30 – The Scarlet Thread and Its Prophetic Significance

  • 17:00 – The Shift in the Covenant: Jesus as the Final High Priest

  • 21:30 – The Talmud and the Mysterious Change 40 Years Before the Temple’s Fall

  • 26:00 – Hebrews: Jesus’ Role as the Ultimate High Priest and Fulfillment of the Atonement

  • 29:00 – Israel Today: Spiritual Awakening and Openness to Jesus

  • 31:26 – Closing Remarks: Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem

Many thanks to our friend, Joshua Aaron, for permission to use his song, “Every Tribe” as our Season 6 bumper music intro. You can listen to more of his music at joshuaaaron.tv.

And thank you to Joshua Royal, for writing our closer song now running six seasons straight. Listen to him at Joshua Royal Music.

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