Peace and Reconciliation
Barney Rehm - October 12, 2024
The Day of Atonement centers on lasting peace with God and with one another, achieved through fasting, rest, repentance, and the forgiveness that flows from Christ’s atoning work. God commands His people to afflict their souls and cease from work, warning that those who refuse will be cut off. The day also looks forward to the binding of Satan, when true peace will finally cover the earth. Believers are to resist the devil, draw near to God, extend forgiveness, and pursue the unity for which Christ prayed.