Is your sin REALLY that serious? And why does the Old Testament talk so much about animal sacrifices—were they really necessary?

In our Jesse Tree Advent series, where we uncover how every story points to Jesus, we’re digging into one of the most important (and strangest) holidays in the Bible: Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement.

We'll unpack the raw reality of sin and death, and then reveal the incredible, world-changing good news: Jesus isn't just a covering for sin; He is the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice. Discover how His work on the cross tears the veil, gives you direct access to God, and means you can finally stop striving and rest in His finished work.

In this message we discover:
Why God’s presence was both good and dangerous
Why sacrifices were necessary—and what they taught God’s people
The powerful symbolism of the two goats
What is a scapegoat?
How Jesus became both our Great High Priest and our perfect sacrifice
Why the tearing of the temple curtain changes everything for you today
Why you can stop striving… and rest in Christ’s finished work

If you’ve wrestled with guilt, shame, or feeling distant from God, if you’ve ever worried you’re ‘not enough’this message will breathe fresh hope into your soul.

Jesus is enough. His sacrifice is enough. And through Him, you have full access to the very presence of God.

Let that truth sink deep and set you free today.

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Scripture List:
Leviticus 16.1-22
Genesis 3.24
Exodus 40.35
Romans 3.23
Matthew 27.51
Hebrews 9.11-26

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