The fifth Holy Day is the Day of Atonement (Lev.23:27-32). It is a Holy Day of prayer and fasting, as this is how we overcome Satan’s influence (Matt.4:1-11, Matt.17:18-21). It is also how we draw nearer to God in humble appreciation for His ATONEMENT (James 4:6-10)! Just like the Jerusalem Church of God, we also fast on the Holy Day of Atonement (Acts.27:9). The Day of Atonement pictures the atoning sacrifice of the life Christ for the sins of mankind. The Day pictures the atoning sacrifice of the Lamb of God to restore God’s people to Him; and it pictures the banishing of Satan (Lev.16:9-31, Rev.20:3). This day pictures when real unity with God (AT-ONE-MENT) is made complete. (More on God’s Holy Sabbath of Atonement is forthcoming.)
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