Day of Atonement: Why Christians and Churches Should Celebrate Yom Kippur

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) is the holiest day in Scripture, pointing to Jesus as our High Priest, sacrifice, and scapegoat (Leviticus 16; Hebrews 9–10). For Christians, it is not just an Old Testament ritual but a prophetic feast revealing the cross, the seriousness of sin, and the power of Christ’s atonement. Discover why churches today should celebrate Yom Kippur as a holy rehearsal of repentance, renewal, and the coming return of Jesus Christ.