Atonement is not a feast, neither is it a day of not eating.
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OK! Two is more than plenty, so here we go to prepare ourselves through the next ten days, relating all things to His Word.
Leviticus 16:29 mandates establishment of this holy day on the 10th day of the 7th month as the day of atonement for sins. ... Leviticus 23:27 decrees that Yom Kippur is a strict day of rest.
Detailed in the Judaism tradition, on Yom Kippur, of the Mishnah, six additional prohibitions are traditionally observed. I do not agree with them because I cannot find scripture to confirm these mandates.
Mishnah Yoma 8:1
1. it is forbidden to eat,
2. to drink,
3. to wash,
4. to anoint, and
5. to wear leather shoes and to
6. have intimate relations with your spouse.
Further, Judaism substitutes fasting for sacrificing since the temple is non-existent. They go further in saying that “reparation of wrongdoing, is made by fasting,” and I take their understanding of “fasting” as not eating or drinking anything, in reference to their “Mishnah Yoma 8:1.”
They interpret Leviticus 23:27 as "the tenth day of the seventh month is the Day of Atonement. It shall be a sacred occasion for you: You shall practice self-denial."
In addition, Judaism’s definitions of Yom Kippur says to “fast also enables us to put aside our physical desires to concentrate on our spiritual needs through prayer, repentance and self-improvement. Instead of self-denial (the Bible calls it afflicting), fasting to is seen as fulfilling this biblical commandment.”
This is partially right, but not completely true, and I will address this in further detail with my next post.
These unfortunate things that have caused division between the church and Jews are addressed by Paul as he defines the difference between the yoke of bondage, and freedom from this bondage, enabling us to experience liberty through Christ Jesus.
Addressing the cause of anti-Semitism between Jews and Gentiles, instigated by these mandates of these “Mishnah” ordinances and commands, Paul says,...
“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;” (Ephesians 2:14-15)
As Peter said; “Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?” ( Acts 15:7-10)
Feel free to contribute with your thoughts as we continue.
Leviticus 16:29 mandates establishment of this holy day on the 10th day of the 7th month as the day of atonement for sins. ... Leviticus 23:27 decrees that Yom Kippur is a strict day of rest.
Detailed in the Judaism tradition, on Yom Kippur, of the Mishnah, six additional prohibitions are traditionally observed. I do not agree with them because I cannot find scripture to confirm these mandates.
Mishnah Yoma 8:1
1. it is forbidden to eat,
2. to drink,
3. to wash,
4. to anoint, and
5. to wear leather shoes and to
6. have intimate relations with your spouse.
Further, Judaism substitutes fasting for sacrificing since the temple is non-existent. They go further in saying that “reparation of wrongdoing, is made by fasting,” and I take their understanding of “fasting” as not eating or drinking anything, in reference to their “Mishnah Yoma 8:1.”
They interpret Leviticus 23:27 as "the tenth day of the seventh month is the Day of Atonement. It shall be a sacred occasion for you: You shall practice self-denial."
In addition, Judaism’s definitions of Yom Kippur says to “fast also enables us to put aside our physical desires to concentrate on our spiritual needs through prayer, repentance and self-improvement. Instead of self-denial (the Bible calls it afflicting), fasting to is seen as fulfilling this biblical commandment.”
This is partially right, but not completely true, and I will address this in further detail with my next post.
These unfortunate things that have caused division between the church and Jews are addressed by Paul as he defines the difference between the yoke of bondage, and freedom from this bondage, enabling us to experience liberty through Christ Jesus.
Addressing the cause of anti-Semitism between Jews and Gentiles, instigated by these mandates of these “Mishnah” ordinances and commands, Paul says,...
“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;” (Ephesians 2:14-15)
As Peter said; “Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?” ( Acts 15:7-10)
Feel free to contribute with your thoughts as we continue.
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So at this point, I would like to address what “Day of atonement” “Yom Kippur” (יוֹם yom כִּפֻּר kippur) really means, and the heart and soul of affliction that accompany this special day.
Leviticus 23:27 and 32 say “afflict,” not the “practice of self-denial,” even though they can be related to a certain extent, so bear with me on this.
I quote...“Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict (עָנָה ʻânâh)your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord. It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath.”
Afflict H6031 עָנָה ʻânâh, aw-naw'; a primitive root identical to giving an answer...Testify through the idea of looking down on oneself, to humble oneself, to answer for mistakes with gentleness, speak and submit self, in any wise.
To give an answer...Testify H6030 עָנָה ʻânâh, aw-naw'; to eye or to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce: give account, of mistakes, give an answer, cry, hear, (Psalm 88), lift up, sing together by course, speak, testify, bear witness.
We’ll define what “fasting” (צוֹם) means in my next post, contrary to “afflict”(עָנָה) in this post. As is evident, “fast” and “afflict,” in the Hebrew language, are not close to being the same word or meaning thereof. On the other hand, we can see that to “testify” (עָנָה) is exactly the same as “afflict.”
Leviticus 23:27 and 32 say “afflict,” not the “practice of self-denial,” even though they can be related to a certain extent, so bear with me on this.
I quote...“Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict (עָנָה ʻânâh)your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord. It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath.”
Afflict H6031 עָנָה ʻânâh, aw-naw'; a primitive root identical to giving an answer...Testify through the idea of looking down on oneself, to humble oneself, to answer for mistakes with gentleness, speak and submit self, in any wise.
To give an answer...Testify H6030 עָנָה ʻânâh, aw-naw'; to eye or to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce: give account, of mistakes, give an answer, cry, hear, (Psalm 88), lift up, sing together by course, speak, testify, bear witness.
We’ll define what “fasting” (צוֹם) means in my next post, contrary to “afflict”(עָנָה) in this post. As is evident, “fast” and “afflict,” in the Hebrew language, are not close to being the same word or meaning thereof. On the other hand, we can see that to “testify” (עָנָה) is exactly the same as “afflict.”
And this shall be a statute for ever unto you: that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger that sojourneth among you: (Leviticus 16:29)
Now to define what “fasting” (צוֹם) means contrary to “afflict”(עָנָה).
So to recap what has been posted, afflict” means to open the mouth by humble confession, and a “fast” means to keep your mouth shut.
Afflict i.e. Testify (עָנָה ʻânâh) to begin to speak. You cannot speak with your mouth closed.
Here are four verses related to the true meaning of “afflict” during “Yom Kippur,” the Day of Atonement.”
“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12)
“Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2)
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” (James 4:10)
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16)
Fasting, on the other hand is keeping your mouth shut H6685 צוֹם tsôwm, tsome; or צֹםtsôm; *cover the mouth...צוּם tsûwm, tsoom; a fast:—fast(-ing).
Look at how close the “Day of atonement” “Yom Kippur,” heavy on the כִּפֻּר kippur, is to make Atonement כָּפַר kâphar. There are only different jots and tittles, but the pictures stay the same.
Make atonement H3722 כָּפַר kâphar, kaw-far'; a primitive root; *to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel:—appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).
Atonement is not the covering of the mouth, but the covering of sin. Keep in mind this scripture.
“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. (Matthew 12:34)
If we don’t “fast” the right way, maybe we ought to keep our mouths shut?
I'll get to the right way to “fast” and “afflict ones soul” in time, just be patient with me please.
Now to define what “fasting” (צוֹם) means contrary to “afflict”(עָנָה).
So to recap what has been posted, afflict” means to open the mouth by humble confession, and a “fast” means to keep your mouth shut.
Afflict i.e. Testify (עָנָה ʻânâh) to begin to speak. You cannot speak with your mouth closed.
Here are four verses related to the true meaning of “afflict” during “Yom Kippur,” the Day of Atonement.”
“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12)
“Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2)
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” (James 4:10)
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16)
Fasting, on the other hand is keeping your mouth shut H6685 צוֹם tsôwm, tsome; or צֹםtsôm; *cover the mouth...צוּם tsûwm, tsoom; a fast:—fast(-ing).
Look at how close the “Day of atonement” “Yom Kippur,” heavy on the כִּפֻּר kippur, is to make Atonement כָּפַר kâphar. There are only different jots and tittles, but the pictures stay the same.
Make atonement H3722 כָּפַר kâphar, kaw-far'; a primitive root; *to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel:—appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).
Atonement is not the covering of the mouth, but the covering of sin. Keep in mind this scripture.
“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. (Matthew 12:34)
If we don’t “fast” the right way, maybe we ought to keep our mouths shut?
I'll get to the right way to “fast” and “afflict ones soul” in time, just be patient with me please.
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Continuing with the Biblical understanding of “fasting,” versus “afflicting ones soul,” “fasting” isn’t necessarily prescribed for the “Day of Atonement” specifically. There are five other months involved.
Zechariah 8:19
Thus saith the Lord of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful “*feasts;” therefore love the truth and peace.
The term of *feast is an appointed time and place for togetherness (מוֹעֵד). It is not the same as the three feasts (חַג), Tabernacles, Unleavened Bread, and the Feast of Weeks.
So what are these fasts, keeping in mind that “fasting” is when the heart is in such a state that eating is the farthest thing from the mind. In fact “fasting” is being in such a devastating situation that people lose their appetite.
The fasts depict the following events (listed chronologically):
The Tenth month is the account of King Nebuchadnezzar setting up the final siege against Jerusalem. (Jeremiah 52:4-5)
The fourth month is the account of the Babylonians breaking into Jerusalem due to the city being so weakened by famine after sixteen months of the siege during the reign of Zedekiah. (Jeremiah 52:6-7)
The fifth month is the account of Nebuchadnezzar’s captain of the guard, and his army come to Jerusalem and carry away valued items from the Temple, burn the Temple and the city, and capture many people. (Jeremiah 52:12-14)
The seventh month is the account of the tragedy of Gedaliah and those with him at Mizpah being slain by Ishmael and his band of murderers. Gedaliah was appointed governor by the Babylonians in the wake of the captivity to oversee those that were left behind. (Jeremiah 41:1-3)
So why did Zechariah prophesy this according to the word of God? Because eventually “many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord. Thus saith the Lord of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.” (Zechariah 8:22-23)
Fasting will cease.
Zechariah 8:19
Thus saith the Lord of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful “*feasts;” therefore love the truth and peace.
The term of *feast is an appointed time and place for togetherness (מוֹעֵד). It is not the same as the three feasts (חַג), Tabernacles, Unleavened Bread, and the Feast of Weeks.
So what are these fasts, keeping in mind that “fasting” is when the heart is in such a state that eating is the farthest thing from the mind. In fact “fasting” is being in such a devastating situation that people lose their appetite.
The fasts depict the following events (listed chronologically):
The Tenth month is the account of King Nebuchadnezzar setting up the final siege against Jerusalem. (Jeremiah 52:4-5)
The fourth month is the account of the Babylonians breaking into Jerusalem due to the city being so weakened by famine after sixteen months of the siege during the reign of Zedekiah. (Jeremiah 52:6-7)
The fifth month is the account of Nebuchadnezzar’s captain of the guard, and his army come to Jerusalem and carry away valued items from the Temple, burn the Temple and the city, and capture many people. (Jeremiah 52:12-14)
The seventh month is the account of the tragedy of Gedaliah and those with him at Mizpah being slain by Ishmael and his band of murderers. Gedaliah was appointed governor by the Babylonians in the wake of the captivity to oversee those that were left behind. (Jeremiah 41:1-3)
So why did Zechariah prophesy this according to the word of God? Because eventually “many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord. Thus saith the Lord of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.” (Zechariah 8:22-23)
Fasting will cease.
Continuing from the previous post... citing another fast in the ninth month.
Now, on top of the “fasts” that were in the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth month defined in my previous post, there also was a fast in the ninth month, according to Jeremiah 36:6-9
6 Therefore go thou, and read in the roll, which thou hast written from my mouth, the words of the Lord in the ears of the people in the Lord's house upon the fasting (צוֹם)day: and also thou shalt read them in the ears of all Judah that come out of their cities.
7 It may be they will present their supplication before the Lord, and will return every one from his evil way: for great is the anger and the fury that the Lord hath pronounced against this people.
8 And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the Lord in the Lord's house.
9 And it came to pass in the fifth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, in the ninth month, that they proclaimed a fast before the Lord to all the people in Jerusalem, and to all the people that came from the cities of Judah unto Jerusalem.
Preceding the tenth month fasting period, (noted in the previous post) the Jews knew that some grievous situations were coming. And we know that when some calamity was comprehended, Judah adhered themselves to this remedy, not that fasting in itself was pleasing to God, but because it was a symbol of humiliation, and a time for prayer. This custom did not creep in without reason, but God designed as a substantial component of repentance.
Now according to Exodus 29:33, we see that eating is very closely related to “Atonement.”
“And they shall eat those things wherewith the atonement (כָּפַר) was made, to consecrate and to sanctify them: but a stranger shall not eat thereof, because they are holy.”
So I repeat, atonement is not the covering of the mouth so a person can keep themselves from eating or drinking just to abase themselves by self works. Atonement is the covering of sin by the High Priest.
“And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” (Romans 5:11)
Now, on top of the “fasts” that were in the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth month defined in my previous post, there also was a fast in the ninth month, according to Jeremiah 36:6-9
6 Therefore go thou, and read in the roll, which thou hast written from my mouth, the words of the Lord in the ears of the people in the Lord's house upon the fasting (צוֹם)day: and also thou shalt read them in the ears of all Judah that come out of their cities.
7 It may be they will present their supplication before the Lord, and will return every one from his evil way: for great is the anger and the fury that the Lord hath pronounced against this people.
8 And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the Lord in the Lord's house.
9 And it came to pass in the fifth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, in the ninth month, that they proclaimed a fast before the Lord to all the people in Jerusalem, and to all the people that came from the cities of Judah unto Jerusalem.
Preceding the tenth month fasting period, (noted in the previous post) the Jews knew that some grievous situations were coming. And we know that when some calamity was comprehended, Judah adhered themselves to this remedy, not that fasting in itself was pleasing to God, but because it was a symbol of humiliation, and a time for prayer. This custom did not creep in without reason, but God designed as a substantial component of repentance.
Now according to Exodus 29:33, we see that eating is very closely related to “Atonement.”
“And they shall eat those things wherewith the atonement (כָּפַר) was made, to consecrate and to sanctify them: but a stranger shall not eat thereof, because they are holy.”
So I repeat, atonement is not the covering of the mouth so a person can keep themselves from eating or drinking just to abase themselves by self works. Atonement is the covering of sin by the High Priest.
“And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” (Romans 5:11)
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Unlike the silver trumpets that sounded at the beginning of every month, the Rams horn (shofar) was to be blown on the “Day of Atonement.”
Leviticus 25:9
Then shalt thou cause the trumpet (שׁוֹפָר shofar ) of the jubilee to sound on the tenth day of the seventh month, in the day of atonement shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land.
שׁוֹפָר shôwphâr, sho-far'; or שֹׁפָר shôphâr; in the original sense of incising (precise); a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn:—cornet, trumpet.
When defining the individual pictorial images that spell the word “shofar,” it is a depiction of...
1. merciful judgements for a
2. set apart (holy)
3. people, (remnant) with the
4. gatekeeper being our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”
(John 10:9)
Leviticus 25:9
Then shalt thou cause the trumpet (שׁוֹפָר shofar ) of the jubilee to sound on the tenth day of the seventh month, in the day of atonement shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land.
שׁוֹפָר shôwphâr, sho-far'; or שֹׁפָר shôphâr; in the original sense of incising (precise); a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn:—cornet, trumpet.
When defining the individual pictorial images that spell the word “shofar,” it is a depiction of...
1. merciful judgements for a
2. set apart (holy)
3. people, (remnant) with the
4. gatekeeper being our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”
(John 10:9)
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Yam Kippur/ Day of Atonement is simple the Books are open. Either you're in the Book of Life or you are not. The hope was before Messiah came G-d would move you to the Book of Life by repentance. Now that Messiah has come all who have accepted Him as Messiah and repented can rest assure they can be found in the Book of Life. Repentance alone for sin will not move you there, if you bank on works and repentance, but do not Messiah you are without hope. But the Atonement of Y-shua and repentance by faith ... Salvation move a person into the Book. We celebrate The Day fasting and doing nothing but sundown to sundown and yes repenting not to get in the Book of Life but because we are already there and want to draw closer to Him. It is a time nothing else matters but Him, He talks to us and we talk to Him, on purpose and worship.
Isaiah 58:1-11 Seems to entail the first ten days of this seventh month, from Trumpets, rather noisy on the first day, to Atonement, self-examination (turning from self-indulgence, do not covet) on the tenth day. So now we get to the point of what “fast” really means in scripture.
1 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.
2 Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.
3 Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.
4 Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.
5 Is (this the) fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush (in sadness), and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the Lord?
It doesn't appear that these actions are acceptable to God, does it?
Does “fast” mean to bow down in sadness, and abstain from...
1. it is forbidden to eat,
2. to drink,
3. to wash,
4. to anoint, and
5. to wear leather shoes and to
6. have intimate relations with your spouse?
Evidently not so, according to the desires of God for His people.
Continuing the right way.
6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
So to properly “fast” God’s way means to...
1. loose the bands of wickedness
2. undo the heavy burdens
3. let the oppressed go free
4. break every yoke
5. deal thy bread to the hungry
6. bring (in) the poor
7. (cover) the naked, that thou cover him
8. hide not thyself.
8 Then……………….. shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward.
9 Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
10 And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day:
11 And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
This is the way to keep oneself from coveting. This is the way to properly "fast."
This is the 10th day of Tishri, and Commandment number 10 is... "Thou shalt not covet."
"I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35)
"Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away." (Matthew 5:42)
1 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.
2 Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.
3 Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.
4 Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.
5 Is (this the) fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush (in sadness), and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the Lord?
It doesn't appear that these actions are acceptable to God, does it?
Does “fast” mean to bow down in sadness, and abstain from...
1. it is forbidden to eat,
2. to drink,
3. to wash,
4. to anoint, and
5. to wear leather shoes and to
6. have intimate relations with your spouse?
Evidently not so, according to the desires of God for His people.
Continuing the right way.
6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
So to properly “fast” God’s way means to...
1. loose the bands of wickedness
2. undo the heavy burdens
3. let the oppressed go free
4. break every yoke
5. deal thy bread to the hungry
6. bring (in) the poor
7. (cover) the naked, that thou cover him
8. hide not thyself.
8 Then……………….. shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward.
9 Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
10 And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day:
11 And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
This is the way to keep oneself from coveting. This is the way to properly "fast."
This is the 10th day of Tishri, and Commandment number 10 is... "Thou shalt not covet."
"I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35)
"Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away." (Matthew 5:42)
I understand. No believers are under the law, only those that don't believe. I am presenting spiritual aspects of righteousness according to Biblical concepts of both Old and New Testaments, not of self works, but by faith in the Word of God. I think I made that very clear in post # 13. In that post I quoted a prophet.
As you can see, in almost every post, I quote New Testament scriptures. If you haven't read this thread completely through, I invite you to do so, and then you will see my intent. May God bless you richly.
As you can see, in almost every post, I quote New Testament scriptures. If you haven't read this thread completely through, I invite you to do so, and then you will see my intent. May God bless you richly.
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Cerimoinal laws govern cerimonies used to preach the gospel of Christ in respect to the suffering of Christ beforehand
In addition, Judaism’s definitions of Yom Kippur says to “fast also enables us to put aside our physical desires to concentrate on our spiritual needs through prayer, repentance and self-improvement. Instead of self-denial (the Bible calls it afflicting), fasting to is seen as fulfilling this biblical commandment.”
A true fast as the kind that can drive out demons as lying spirits which the disciples could not. It does not come by putting aside our physical desires but established them so that men can go out and preach the gospel . The gospel drives out the lying spirits .
Not eating , not walking can make a person lose weight .But is never a way to be heard on high. That fosters self righteousness.
In addition, Judaism’s definitions of Yom Kippur says to “fast also enables us to put aside our physical desires to concentrate on our spiritual needs through prayer, repentance and self-improvement. Instead of self-denial (the Bible calls it afflicting), fasting to is seen as fulfilling this biblical commandment.”
A true fast as the kind that can drive out demons as lying spirits which the disciples could not. It does not come by putting aside our physical desires but established them so that men can go out and preach the gospel . The gospel drives out the lying spirits .
Not eating , not walking can make a person lose weight .But is never a way to be heard on high. That fosters self righteousness.
This is so true. Right you are. Self works, or self abasement, was NEVER what our Lord and Creator Jesus Christ wanted from us. He wants a relationship, and He desires to bless us according to His desires which are described in ALL of His word, not just part of it.
We (arbitrarily speaking) just seem to want to interpret scriptures according to our preconceived ideas of what we think the Word of God should be saying so we can accept it without feeling we are wrong in most cases.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23)
James 1:23-25
[SUP]23 [/SUP]For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
[SUP]24 [/SUP]For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
[SUP]25 [/SUP]But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Be a doer, not just a hearer. Amen!
We (arbitrarily speaking) just seem to want to interpret scriptures according to our preconceived ideas of what we think the Word of God should be saying so we can accept it without feeling we are wrong in most cases.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23)
James 1:23-25
[SUP]23 [/SUP]For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
[SUP]24 [/SUP]For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
[SUP]25 [/SUP]But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Be a doer, not just a hearer. Amen!
In summary, this is what “Yom Kippur” (יוֹם כִּפֻּר) is all about.
Hear the ministry of Jesus from Isaiah, and the way that our Saviour rightly interpreted, and fulfilled, the Law given to Moses for the benefit of God's chosen, then and now.
Isaiah 61:1-2
1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; tocomfort all that mourn;
Luke 4:18-19
18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
Then Jesus delivers a scathing message, without being harsh, to a man that said he obeyed the law in detail.
Matthew 19:16-22
16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
This is what The “Day of Atonement” is all about, and His intentions are for us to follow suit.
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