HHMI ~ The Themes of Yom Kippur ~ Pt 3 ~ Receiving and Extending Forgiveness

Yom Kippur is the most holy day of the year because the entire day is spent fasting, praying and repenting of our sins. We can repent out of love for the God of Israel because we don’t want to hurt his heart.We can repent out of the fear or reverence for the God of Israel because we don’t want to face the consequences. And, we can repent to the God of Israel because we don’t want to through the pain and suffering that the consequences of sin brings into our lives. The Rabbis teach that Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement only reconciles man unto to the God of Israel, but that it does not deal with sin between the brethren. Yeshua taught that before we approach the God of Israel, that we need to be reconciled to our brother. Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24 We are to forgive one another as our Father has forgiven us. It is a command, not a suggestion. If we do NOT forgive one another, our Father will not forgive us. If we want VERTICAL forgiveness FROM Yahweh, we are commanded to extend LATERAL forgiveness towards one another. If someone comes to me and asks for forgiveness, I am commanded to extend and grant that forgiveness. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15. For more Eddie Chumney teachings and beautiful worship music, visit us at our internet streaming radio station; http://hebrootsradio.com. Visit our home page at http://hebroots.com Are you being blessed by these teachings? Please consider making a donation at http://hebroots.com and click the donate button. Thank you for listening!