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Repentance

Cleansing from Leprosy — A New Start, A Restored Life

In Leviticus 14, God gave detailed instructions for the cleansing of one healed from leprosy. It was a long and careful process—seven days of examination, washing, and waiting outside the camp — and then came the eighth day, the day of restoration. On that day, the person who had once been exiled and isolated returned with sacrifices in hand: a guilt offering, a sin offering, and a burnt offering before the Lord. Scripture says, “The priest shall make atonement for the one to be cleansed before the Lord, and he shall be clean” (Leviticus 14:20).

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The Day the Books Are Opened!

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day on the biblical calendar. On this day the High Priest entered the Most Holy Place once a year, “not without blood,” to make atonement for the sins of Israel (Leviticus 16:34). Heaven’s books were opened, sins laid bare, and forgiveness sought through sacrifice.

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No Peace for the Wicked!

As the Yamim Nora’im, the Days of Awe, draw toward Yom Kippur, Isaiah’s warning falls with sobering clarity: “There is no peace for the wicked.” The image is striking — the wicked are like the restless sea, unable to be still, churning up mud and mire. Sin never leads to quiet; rebellion can never produce rest. Only those who turn back in repentance find the still waters of God’s peace.

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The King of Eternity Revives Those Contrite in Spirit!

The Yamim Nora’im, the Days of Awe, are designed to awaken us to the greatness of God and the frailty of man. Isaiah’s words capture this tension perfectly: the Holy One is enthroned in eternity, far above all creation — and yet, He chooses to dwell with the humble and contrite. This is the mystery of repentance: the God who is infinitely high draws near to the one who bends low.

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Build up, Prepare the Way!

The Yamim Nora’im — the “Days of Awe” — mark the ten solemn days between Yom Teruah (the Feast of Trumpets) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). In ancient tradition, this sacred season is set apart for deep soul-searching, repentance, and reconciliation with both God and others, as it is believed that the Book of Life lies open, awaiting its final sealing on Yom Kippur. From a Messianic perspective, the Yamim Nora’im foreshadow an even greater prophetic reality: the time between the trumpet blast that gathers Messiah’s Bride and the final day of judgment, when He returns as King and Judge over all the earth. These days, then, are not merely reflective — they are a prophetic rehearsal of the end of the age, urging us to prepare our hearts with urgency and expectancy for the soon-coming King.

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