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Apostolic Writings Appointments With God Atonement Discussions

Yom Kippur and the Book of Hebrews: How to live in the assurance of Atonement

An oil palette knife style painting shows a dramatic chasm between shadowy figures holding Torah scrolls on the left and hopeful, illuminated people on the right. At the center, a radiant robed figure with outstretched arms, representing Yeshua as High Priest, forms a living bridge across the gulf. Golden light radiates from him toward a glowing temple in the background, symbolizing divine presence. Overlaid text reads: “Yom Kippur & Book of Hebrews – How to live in the assurance of Atonement.”

This study explores Yom Kippur and the book of Hebrews, focusing on why atonement matters and how Yeshua (Jesus), as the ultimate High Priest, bridges the gap between Heaven and humanity. We dive into the purpose of the Torah, the meaning of true trust and rest, and how the New Covenant transforms us from the inside out. The conversation invites us to move from fear of judgment to confidence in approaching God, letting go of shame and embracing the assurance found in God’s presence and promises.

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Apostolic Writings Appointments With God Chanukah Discussions

Chanukah: ‘Perfect’ in dedication to God

Chanukah: 'At that time the Feast of Dedication ... Jesus was walking in the temple' (John 10:32-39)

“You are to be perfect, just as your Father is perfect” (Matt. 5:48) seems like an impossible goal until we understand the meaning of the word translated as “perfect.” Luke’s parallel — “be merciful” (Luke 6:36) — helps us understand perfect and shows us a deep meaning under the Festival of (Re)Dedication of the Temple, or Chanukah. To be mature believers, to be righteous, we must dedicate all of ourselves — devotion and weakness — to God.

Yeshua pointed to the actions He was doing through His Father’s power as evidence that He and the Father were “one,” that His “temple” — His body — was whole dedicated to God’s purpose (John 10:22–30). Our “temples” should be wholly dedicated to God as well.