Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Some World News In Relation to Biblical Prophecy ── September 25, 2025


In FRANCE, protests have erupted concerning European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. There is great concern whether she should remain in power (See: Zero Hedge - France In Flames As The 'Block Everything' Protest Movement Sweeps The Country).

France (La France est un pays magnifique!) is not the only country in the European Union that is facing troubling issues. Notice this report, also from Zero Hedge ──
Europe Is A Powder Keg

September 11, 2025

Americans who don’t spend time in Europe might not fully appreciate what a powder keg the Old World has become. 

However bad social relations in the United States now are, they are at least an order of magnitude worse on the other side of the Atlantic. European self-hatred is dissolving traditional cultural bonds. compounding age-old rivalries. 

Europe is one spark away from exploding. … 

In the eighty years since the project for European integration began in earnest, those latent contradictions have transformed Europe into a tinderbox with even greater potential energy for self-destruction than existed before WWI and II. While the bureaucratic ruling class has actively repressed the historic identities of native Europeans, it has flooded the continent with foreigners who are encouraged to retain their own cultural identities. In this way, a Hungarian or Pole or Dane who celebrates his country’s unique heritage is denounced as a “far-right nationalist,” while a Frenchman who insists that African and Middle Eastern immigrants assimilate to the European way of life is denounced as a “racist” and “bigot.”

This anti-European monstrosity was created deliberately. Simultaneous suppression of Europeans’ national identities and protections for foreign nationals creates a kind of “multiculturalism dynamo” that converts Europeans into something alien. Stripped of their native religion, culture, and historic customs and forced to praise foreign religions, cultures, and customs taking hold in the West’s civilizational void, Europeans are effectively assimilated within their own lands. Europeans are taught to despise their own civilization and to bow down before those who seek to replicate a foreign civilization inside Europe. Europe’s bureaucratic ruling class uses foreigners to beat the Europeanness out of Europeans. …

I think it’s fair to say that ordinary Europeans are no longer willing to remain quiet as the bureaucratic ruling class kills what’s left of Europe and hands the carcass to foreign conquerors. 

There are some who suggest a civil war is coming to Europe. Possibly. But, while politicians have been helping set the stage for such a thing to occur, terrible issues such as illegal (and legalized) Moslems that will not assimilate are a major factor in Europe.

Currently, there are many in the European Parliament looking to change the top leadership of the EU.

This attempt failed last July (See: DW - EU's von der Leyen sails through no confidence vote), we may come to see a change this October as euronews reports ── 
The Left launches a no-confidence motion against the European Commission

11 September 2025

The group has collected enough signatures, with the help of some Greens and non-attached MEPs. Von der Leyen now faces two confidence votes in October.

The European Parliament’s Left group launched its own no-confidence motion against the European Commission on Thursday in parallel to one put forward on Wednesday by the far-right Patriots for Europe group. …

The motion of censure is designed to trigger the resignation of the College of Commissioners and focuses on two key beefs with the executive: the trade strategy of the European Commission and its position on the war in Gaza. 

The Left deems the recent EU-US trade deal “prejudicial, asymmetrical, non-reciprocal” and “undertaken without a democratic mandate”. The EU-Mercosur deal is also heavily criticized by the leftist group.

“There is a tendency within the European Commission to push things through by force. The [trade] agreement with the United States, which will literally reduce the EU to a Donald Trump vassal. Or the free trade agreement with Mercosur, which will only kill European agriculture,” Manon Aubry, co-president of the Left group, told Euronews on Thursday. …

The motion of censure also condemns “the Commission’s failure to address both the climate and the social crisis across Europe”. For all these reasons, the signing MEPs conclude that Ursula von der Leyen and her commissioners should resign. … 

Will the Left and far-right support each other’s motions? 

At least two-thirds of votes cast, representing a majority of all MEPs, are needed for a motion of confidence to pass and forcing the resignation of the Commission. 

This high threshold makes any motion of censure unlikely to succeed. In July, the European Parliament rejected a motion tabled by some Conservative MEPs, with 175 MEPs in favor, 360 against, and 18 abstentions. … 

The Patriots for Europe president, Jordan Bardella, did not rule out voting for the Left’s motion during a press conference on Wednesday in Strasbourg’s Parliament. 

Certainly, the President of the European Commission may “survive” this once again, yet there are still a great many issues affecting Europe.

According to God’s living word, prophetically, modern-day Europe will reach a breaking point and will crack in two. There are a great many Europeans who want change ── now. And, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are showing Europe that it doesn’t have to be “politically correct”!

A “United States of Europe” will one day support a final “strongman.” God’s living word calls this final civic and military leader of a United Europe ‘the beast’ that rises up out of the sea (Revelation 13:1-4), a seventh revival of the “Holy” Roman Empire. He is also called the final ‘king of the North’ (Daniel 11:40).

During various troubles arising during the prophesied ‘beginning of sorrows’ – Matthew 24:7-8; Mark 13:8. Notice what the Prophet Daniel was inspired to record for us regarding this; it’s a two-fold prophecy ── 

“And after the league is made with him he shall act deceitfully, for he shall come up and become strong with a small number of people. 24) He shall enter peaceably, even into the richest places of the province; and he shall do what his fathers have not done, nor his forefathers: he shall disperse among them the plunder, spoil, and riches; and he shall devise his plans against the strongholds, but only for a time.” – Daniel 11:23 24.

As the king of the Seleucid Empire, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, did. He outlawed Jewish religious rites and traditions, as in ‘taking away the daily sacrifices.’ So, this final civic and military leader of a Catholic-led United Europe will do the same. He, too ── as had Antiochus IV ── will cultivate a reputation as an extravagant and generous ruler. Offering peace. In the beginning.

In troubling times, leaders often arise promising peace, restoring dignity, national greatness, returning to traditional values and cultures, the reestablishment of male dominance and women's submission, or even the withdrawal of a league of nations, and always blaming Jews, Moslems, and other people whom the Catholic clergy deem non-Christians ── to gain support. Concerning Antiochus IV ──
Raging like a wild animal, he set out from Egypt and took Jerusalem by storm. He ordered his soldiers to cut down without mercy those whom they met and to slay those who took refuge in their houses. There was a massacre of young and old, a killing of women and children, a slaughter of virgins and infants. In the space of three days, eighty thousand were lost, forty thousand meeting a violent death, and the same number being sold into slavery. ── 2 Maccabees 5:11–14 (NRSV).
A prophesied SEVENTH REVIVAL of a reorganized Catholic-led Europe is near, and a final strong leader is to emerge ── 

“’ Here is the mind which has wisdom: The SEVEN HEADS are SEVEN MOUNTAINS on which the woman sits. … 12) The TEN HORNS which you saw are TEN KINGS who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast. 13) THESE are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.’” – Revelation 17:9, 12-13.

A final “United States of Europe” that will be ‘given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies’ – who will also be known as a final ‘king of the North’ that will ‘honor a god of fortresses’, a god that his fathers did not know. A god of fortresses, meaning possibly high-tech and advanced military armaments and technologies. The Roman Catholic Church will be his mouthpiece, speaking pompously and blaspheming against the God of gods!

This soon rising strongman will not be the politically weakened current President of the European Commission. 

In the United States of America ── the devastating and heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk, who was a nominal Christian and who had good biblical morals and was a Sabbath-keeper, has dominated the mainstream media. There are a few who are greatly concerned about a civil war/unrest because of his murder. (See: AP - Political leaders confront security concerns — and fear — after Kirk’s assassination).

Like the 2013 American political action thriller, White House Down, the 2024 movie Civil War, with the plot: a team of war journalists traveling from New York City to Washington, D.C., during a civil war fought across the United States between a despotic federal government and secessionist movements ── is a movie depicting a civil war within the United States of America. To me, movies that are anti-American. Like what Jon Harris wrote on TruthScript.com, “It seems that Civil War is a film intended to scare audiences away from voting for Trumpian figures during an election year.” 

That being said, could another civil war occur in the United States of America? Some are wondering if the murder (the heinous assassination) of Charlie Kirk will ultimately lead to a civil war in the US. 
Political leaders confront security concerns — and fear — after Kirk’s assassination 

September 14, 2025

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Even before the killing of Charlie Kirk, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was struggling with the emotional toll of political violence. 

In the middle of the night just five months ago, someone broke into his home and set it on fire. Shapiro, who is also a likely 2028 Democratic presidential contender, was asleep with his wife and children. …

Across the nation, it is much the same for Republican and Democratic officials after another stunning act of political violence. Politicians in both parties and at virtually every level of public service are suddenly being forced to deal with acute security concerns — and feelings of grief, anger, and fear — as they move deeper into a fraught election season. … 

Bellicose rhetoric and even death threats have surged in the days since Kirk was killed. 

“The left is the party of murder,” Elon Musk, the tech titan and CEO of the social media platform X, wrote. “If they won’t leave us in peace, then our choice is to fight or die.” 

To that, Fox News host Jesse Waters said during a broadcast, “They are at war with us. Whether we want to accept it or not, they are at war with us. What are we going to do about it?” 

Well… believe it or not, I actually had not heard of Charlie Kirk before his murder, but I do not believe that he would have wanted an actual civil war because of his murder. 

Indeed, he did speak out against this world’s sexual immorality, along with the deplorable LGBTQ+ agenda! The murderer of Charlie Kirk was dating a person who was transitioning.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect Lived With Transgender Partner, Discord Denies Use 

Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 

While the left oscillates between celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder and insisting the [perpetrator], Tyler Robinson, is a conservative, today we learn that Robinson was living with a transgender partner who was in the process of transitioning from male to female.

It appears that Charlie Kirk’s nominal Christian values and biblical stand against the immoralities of this world were a motivating factor for the father of the MURDERER ── Satan, the Devil, to have him ‘delivered up to tribulation and murdered’! (cf. John 8:44).

Our Savior and Advocate, and Atonement, warned us ── 

“ … ‘Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. 26) If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?’ – Matthew 12:25; Mark 3:24-26; Luke 11:17-18.

Notice that the apostles ── independent of each other-- God’s living word states to us that judgment was not to be made against a person on the testimony of just one single eyewitness, but on two, three, or more! – cf. Deuteronomy 19:15 ── each recorded the same to enable us to objectively verify the truthfulness of their accounts. 

Division ── whether in marriage, family, state, or kingdom ── can be devastating! 

Sadly, the fall of the United States of America and the loss of her sovereignty is coming.

Instead of native or legal citizens of the United States fighting against each other, unity and love are what is needed. 

Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, commands us ── 

‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38) This is the FIRST AND GREAT COMMANDMENT. 39) And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor [whether they be Republican or Democrat, legal or illegal] as yourself.’ 40) On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.’ – Matthew 22:37-40.

Our Lord Jesus Christ has admonished us to ── 

“ … ‘Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28) bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. 29) To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. 30) Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. 31) And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.’ – Luke 6:27-31.

Also, our Lord Jesus’ Wisdom ── 

“… ‘if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33) And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34) And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back.

35) But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be [children] of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. 

36) Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.’ – Luke 6:32-36.

The ‘time of Jacob’s trouble’ is soon coming! And, ‘the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time’ left ── therefore, a spirit of hate is permeating ever-stronger around the world! Lawlessness around the world is indeed increasing, and the love of many is growing colder.

NATIONAL REPENTANCE IS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THIS COMING CATASTROPHE! – cf. Jonah 3. 

Personal repentance is still very possible! Your personal future can be bright! “Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, …” – Daniel 12:3.

Truly, our Master, Savior, and Elder Brother ── besides being our Savior, High Priest, and Advocate, the only source of salvation unto eternal life, also offers us physical protection. 

Also, sadly, in the news ── Typhoon Ragasa struck Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, and even the Philippines. And, over 477,000 earthquakes have been recorded around the world this year (See: 

A massive hurricane (typhoon in Asia) has struck, causing terrible death and destruction ──
September 24, 2025

SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on the southern Chinese coast on Wednesday after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines. 

In Taiwan, 17 people died after floods submerged roads and carried away vehicles in one county, and 10 deaths were reported in the northern Philippines. 

Nearly 1.9 million people were relocated across Guangdong province, the southern Chinese economic powerhouse. A weather station in Chuandao town recorded maximum gusts of 241 kph (about 150 mph) at noon, a high in Jiangmen city since record-keeping began. State broadcaster CCTV said the typhoon made landfall along the coast of Hailing Island in Yangjiang city at about 5 p.m., packing maximum winds near the center of 144 kph (89 mph). Violent winds battered trees and buildings, with torrential rain lowering visibility, video from China’s state-run Xinhua news agency showed.

Those who have been affected by this terrible typhoon have been in our prayers. 

All throughout God’s living word shows us that the CREATOR OF THE HEAVENS AND OF EARTH CONTROLS WEATHER ── 

The Prophet Job ── who was blameless and upright, a man who reverently feared God and shunned evil ── recorded for us ── 

“’ Behold, God is great, and we do not know Him; Nor can the number of His years be discovered. 27) For He draws up drops of water, Which distill as rain from the midst, 28) Which the clouds drop down And pour abundantly on man. 29) Indeed, can anyone understand the spreading of clouds, The thunder from His canopy? 30) Look, He scatters His light upon it, And covers the depths of the sea. 31) For by these HE JUDGES THE PEOPLES; He gives food in abundance. 32) He covers His hands with lightning, And commands it to strike. 33) His thunder declares it, The cattle also, concerning the rising storm.’” – Job 36:26-33. 

“’ At this, my heart also trembles, And leaps from its place. 2) Hear attentively the thunder of His voice, And the rumbling that comes from His mouth. 3) He sends it forth under the whole heaven, His lightning to the ends of the earth. 4) After it a voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, And He does not restrain them when His voice is heard. 5) GOD THUNDERS MARVELOUSLY WITH HIS VOICE; He does great things which we cannot comprehend. 

6) For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth’; Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength. 7) He seals the hand of every man, That all men may know His work. 

8) The beasts go into dens, And remain in their lairs. 9) From the chamber of the south comes the whirlwind, And cold from the scattering winds of the north.

10) By the breath of God ice is given, And the broad waters are frozen. 11) Also with moisture, He saturates the thick clouds; He scatters His bright clouds. 12) And they swirl about, being turned by His guidance, That they may do whatever He commands them On the face of the whole earth.

13) He causes it to come, WHETHER FOR CORRECTION, OR FOR HIS LAND, OR FOR MERCY.’” – Job 37:1-13.

These God-inspired Scriptures are much more than just poetic words!

Also, as prophesied by our Lord Jesus, ‘there will be ... earthquakes in various places’ is indeed occurring - globally. Notice the Volcano Discovery website ── 
Past earthquakes worldwide: 2025 - list, stats, and map

Updated: Oct 1, 2025 14:11 GMT 

In 2025, there were worldwide 489,875 quakes of magnitudes up to 8.8:

• 1 quake above magnitude 8 
• 12 quakes between magnitude 7 and 8 
• 109 quakes between magnitude 6 and 7 
• 1,633 quakes between magnitude 5 and 6 
• 12,291 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5 
• 47,826 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4 
• 103,595 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3 
324,408 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.

Since 1900, there have been 111 worldwide quakes of magnitudes up to 9.5. 

Let us always remember the words of our Savior, ’ And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!’ – Mark 13:37. □

Day of Atonement ── a day to humble yourself before God!


by Leonard V Johnson


Greetings, dear Friends around the world! Welcome the United Kingdom; Madrid, Spain; Falkenstein, Germany; and Chochrane, Canada! Welcome to the Church of Jesus Christ Online Ministries during this glorious season of the fall feast days! I'm your humble servant, Leonard V Johnson.

If you would, turn in your Bible to the Book of Leviticus, chapter 23 – the only chapter in the whole of the Holy Bible which gives us all the LORD God’s (the great and awesome Elohim, the family of God, which at this time consists of God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ!) holy days in order, giving us a thumbnail sketch about them. The greater majority of people who attend nominal Christianity-type churches have never heard these concepts, because they are not taught. And that’s terrible on the leaders' part who haven’t properly been feeding their people the Word of God, the Truth of God, and the Plan of God. 

Verse 2 – “’ Speak to the children of Israel [including the New Covenant Church of God – cf. Galatians 3:29], and say to them: ‘The feasts of the LORD, …’” – these are not Jewish feasts! “ … ‘ which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations [gatherings], these are My feasts.’” 

FEASTS OF THE LORD! They belong to God! And He’s sharing the information with us – those of us who have ears to hear and eyes to see and a willingness to accept the truth of God as being our teacher!

Verse 3 – the Sabbath day. The SEVENTH DAY OF THE WEEK! Not the first day – Sunday.

Verse 4 – “’ These are the feasts of the LORD, holy convocations [holy gatherings] which you shall proclaim at their appointed times.’”

Verse 5 – talks about the Passover. Now, if you would like more information on the Passover, here is a link: A Morning Bible Study: Passover Begins – The Beginning of God’s Master Plan!  (PDF).

Verse 6 – talks about the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And again, if you would like more information on the Feast of Unleavened Bread, here is a link: Christ In You (Sermon). How the true understanding of the Days of Unleavened Bread is so much different than what most churches of God continue to teach.

Verse 9 through to verse 22 – talks about the Day of Pentecost. A phrase which means “count fifty.” So, fifty days after the Sabbath day in the middle of the Days of Unleavened Bread – always landing on a Sunday. So, seven weeks, plus one day, is the Feast of Pentecost. Again, we have a wonderful article, “’ The Firstfruits Unto the LORD’” which has valuable information.

Verses 23 & 24 – the phrase, “ … ‘a memorial of blowing of trumpets, …’” – which truly represents the trumpet blasts warning of impending destruction and the glorious and powerful Return of Jesus Christ!

The spring holy days have specific meanings – and an overall arching premise. And, of course, the fall holy days also have specific meanings. Passover, the Days of Unleavened Bread, and Pentecost are an outline of how a single individual becomes confirmed and has his or her name added to the Book of Life. An outline for personal salvation.

Verse 26 – “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 27) ‘Also the tenth day of this seventh month shall be the Day of Atonement. It shall be a holy convocation [gathering] for you; you shall afflict your souls [your lives], …’” 

That word afflict is poorly translated. There are other translations that nail the proper translation perfectly. The Hebrew word is ‘ānâ, meaning “to be concerned about, to be worried; to be humbled.” The New American Standard Bible (NAS) translates this verse – “’ On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls …’” 

Sadly, many ministers today continue to threaten the congregation with a very serious maniacal undertone – “You shall afflict your souls!”

As we have pointed out many times ── get out your concordance, get out your word studies, get out your different translations, and you too will discover that that phrase is supposed to say – “You shall HUMBLE yourself before the LORD.” It is the same thing that our Lord Jesus Christ teaches in the Book of Matthew, chapter 5.

Verse 3 – ’ Blessed are the poor in spirit, …’ – ‘poor in spirit’ means humility. To be humble before God.

Verse 5 – ’ Blessed are the meek, …’ – the same idea. Humility before God and Jesus Christ. It’s willing to know and believe in your mind that you are more impressed with what Almighty God and Jesus Christ say than what any human being says – including yourself.

Now, if you would turn to 1st Peter, chapter 5.

This is a Scripture that had a huge and profound influence on my life. And understanding these concepts has truly helped me to mature in my thinking and to gain much understanding. 

Verse 5 – “Likewise, you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with HUMILITY, for ‘God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.’” – The apostle Peter is saying, ‘all of you be submissive to one another.’ It’s a cooperative enterprise. Everyone should be able to sit down at a table and – if their hearts and spirits are right – be able to offer information or suggest a change. 

That’s the meaning of the Day of Atonement - internally speaking! To “be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, …”

Verse 6 – “Therefore HUMBLE yourselves under the mighty hand of God, …”– Again, humility. 

What does that mean? Does it mean joining a monastery and taking a vow of silence, walking around in a robe, and looking all pious? Is this what God is talking about?

No. Humility is not what people can see – humility is what God sees. Truly becoming submissive to God, His will, and the will of Jesus Christ.

Going without food and drink for 24 hours, and letting everyone know that you are fasting ── is not being humble in the sight of God! Again, humility is what the LORD God sees. FASTING FOR GOD SHOULD BE A PRIVATE AFFAIR!

“ … that He may exalt you in due time.” – at the blowing of the SEVENTH TRUMP – at the resurrection of the saints! That’s when you will receive your glory.

Verse 7 – “casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” – This verse is so very important to all of us.

Verse 8 – “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” – Satan, the Devil, is real; his demons are real. And, if you let down your guard, and the Spirit of God within you begins to drain – and you do not have that protective covering – Satan and his demons will find ways to mess up your life. And if they can, they will totally take you off the path of salvation. And, it’s happened to people that I know – tragically. And there’s nothing I can do about it, but ask God to have mercy on them.

Verse 9 – “Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced [or have happened] by your brotherhood [your church members] in the world. 10) But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while …” – after you have gone through this human life with its ups and downs and sufferings, He will make you “ … perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.”   

Verse 11 – “To Him [Jesus Christ] be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

Let’s turn to the Book of James, chapter 4. It’s very similar to what we just read.

Verse 6 – “But He gives more grace. …” – we read that phrase over in 1st Peter, chapter 5. Now, as for me, “Dear Father, dear Brother, pour out all the grace You can manage on me! Because I need Your grace, Your forgiveness, Your help, Your love, Your kindness, Your support!” “ … Therefore He says: ‘God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.’” – Again, we should humble ourselves before God.

Verse 7 – “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” – Recall the Apostle John, in his first epistle writes, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God.” – 1 John 4:1 NKJV.

Also, resist the distorted truth - and God’s living truth will surface in your understanding!

Verse 8 – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” 

This is the TRUE MEANING of the Day of Atonement – on a personal level! 

“ … Cleanse your hands, you sinners; …” 

And all repent means is to CHANGE – to ‘cleanse your hands you sinners.’ To go a different direction.

“ … and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” – and truly the only way that you can purify your heart is to ‘with all your heart, mind, and soul’ seek the Word of God, the Truth of God, and the Plan of God.

Verse 9 – “Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10) HUMBLE yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” 

That’s the meaning of the Day of Atonement! That’s the spiritual personal meaning of the Day of Atonement! 

Old Covenant Symbolism

Indeed, in the Old Covenant, on the Day of Atonement, the high priest would “kill the [first] goat of the sin offering, … bring its blood inside the veil, … and sprinkle it on the mercy seat and before the mercy seat. … to make atonement for the Holy Place, … for himself, for his household, and for all the assembly [congregation] of Israel.” – Leviticus 16:15, 16, 17. 

“And when he has made an end of atoning for the Holy Place, the tabernacle of meeting, and the altar, he shall bring the live goat [the second goat]. Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, confess over it all the iniquities of the children of Israel, concerning all their sins, putting them on the head of the goat, and shall send it away into the wilderness …” – Leviticus 16:20, 21.

Both goats and the physical rituals done to them represented our Lord Jesus Christ and the work of His atoning sacrifice for all of us!

The high priest was the only one who was allowed to go into the Holy of Holies – the inner sanctuary of the temple. Now, if you want to continue to live in that system with its symbolism, you,  the individual, will never have access to God Almighty or Jesus Christ! However, in the New Covenant, ANYONE ANYTIME ANYWHERE has access to Jesus Christ if they will only humble themselves before the mighty throne of the Most High God! 

My friend, seek to change your life and submit before God!

The true meaning of the Day of Atonement isn’t about God wanting you to afflict your body. It’s about God wanting you to HUMBLE yourself before Him, His will, and His word. A MEMORIAL of the glorious ATONEMENT that our Lord Jesus Christ has done for all of us! □ 

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