![]() While we are not bound by Mosaic law, some of the traditional New Year principles can still be relevant to our new covenant in Christ.Īlthough Jesus has replaced the sacrificial animals and scapegoats demanded by Yom Kippur, it is helpful to reflect on the sacrifice that was required to free us of our sins. Much like the dysfunction we see in our world today, a system, even one delivered by a perfect and unerring God, quickly became broken in the hands of its human stewards.įor Christians, this signifies the birth of a new covenant and a new set of spiritual guidelines for the New Year and every day of our lives. A time when your name could either be inscribed in “the book of life” or condemned to death without the proper repentance rituals. It was a time of atonement and cleansing of sin. Under the old law, the New Year was the most important time of the year to reconcile yourself to God. It is a time of repentance and atonement. ![]() What Does the Bible Say about the New Year?Īccording to the Old Testament, New Year’s is a 10-day festival in the seventh liturgical month, the September holiday we know as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ( Leviticus 16:29-34). 48 verses that remind us of the new covenant, new creation, new hope, and new song that walking closely with him will bring us, no matter the road. So as we look to a new year of renewal, let’s take a moment to consider where our true hope comes from and draw strength from the promises in his word. The only power strong enough to work all things for the good. A hope that springs eternal from the one who will never forsake us. Hope can be a frightening prospect when so much has let us down for so long: our state of public health, our economy, and our faith in a society that seems broken in far too many ways.īut as Christians, we have a hope greater than anything our mortal world can offer. And what better place to start than with hopeful New Year Bible verses to guide us? After 2021, we are all ready for a little more hope in the New Year. ![]()
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