Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most sacred of Jewish festivals. In ancient times, this was the one day of the year when the High Priest would enter the Holy of Holies—the innermost sanctuary of the Temple, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. But before stepping into that sacred space, the High Priest had to perform a series of sacrifices to cleanse himself of sin, as commanded by God. Once purified, he carried out specific rites to atone for the sins of Israel, interceding on their behalf before the Lord.
This profound ritual continued yearly until AD 70, when the Second Temple was destroyed by the Roman General Titus. Yet, Jewish historical records note something extraordinary: for 40 years before the Temple's destruction, beginning on AD 30, God no longer accepted the Yom Kippur sacrifices.
Why? What happened in AD 30 that caused this shift? Why People are not making the connection? Could it be connected to Isaiah’s prophetic words to Israel?
"And He said, 'Go, and tell this people: Keep on hearing, but do not understand; Keep on seeing, but do not perceive.'” (Isaiah 6:9)
What was God revealing through this?
It is my prayer that many brothers and sisters—both within Israel and beyond—will have their eyes opened and hearts softened to hear and understand, to see and perceive. I pray they recognize that Jesus is the promised Messiah, as confirmed by the words of the prophet Daniel, and beautifully proclaimed in Isaiah 9:6:
"For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called:
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Even the Talmud, revered in Jewish tradition, points to Him. Jesus came to fulfill the prophecies, to bring love and meaning to those who thirst for truth. He is the perfect expression of justice and mercy—paying the ultimate price for our sins and reconciling us to God.
May all who seek love, purpose, and salvation come to know Him as Lord, the One who gave His life to bring us peace.