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by Sandy Shaw
Jerusalem will fall silent for twenty five hours this week as Jews there, and all around the world, remember Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
For over three thousand years this solemn predictive and prophetic day has been observed and celebrated.
Aaron, the older brother of Moses, was to take the blood of a goat and sprinkle it on the mercy seat in the Tabernacle. Later, this was done in the Temple.
The blood dealt with the serious matter of having sins forgiven.
There is no forgiveness without the shedding of blood.
Aaron was to be properly dressed. He could not just rush into the presence of God any old way he wished. Preparations were elaborate.
His underwear was from the waist to mid thigh. God recognised where the danger lay. That danger remains serious.
Two goats were involved. Blood would be placed on the head of the goat not sacrificed. It was then sent out into the wilderness, symbolic of carrying away the sins of the people.
Rabbis traditionally report that the year when Jesus Christ our Passover Lamb was crucified, the goat returned to the Temple.
Sin had now been dealt with in the most effective manner.
Synagogues around the world will be very well attended during Yom Kippur.
Crowds will make their way to the Western Wall to remember and pray. Men will wear the thinnest of plimsolls recalling the rough terrain experienced during these forty years in the wilderness of Sinai.
It is a privilege to have witnessed this significantly memorable day.
Many are praying that it might be veil lifting time, and that those reading, and hearing the familiar words of Leviticus read, may see that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is their long awaited Messiah.
Sandy Shaw
Nairn Christian Fellowship
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