The Fast Is Not the Point: Yom Kippur and Jesus — with an Original Song

The fast is not the point by itself. What does Scripture actually ask on Yom Kippur, and how did Jewish tradition give that humbling a communal form? Roger Ferguson opens Leviticus 16 and Leviticus 23:26–32, follows Isaiah 58 and Mishnah Yoma into truth and responsible repair, and then lets Hebrews 9–10 make its own priestly argument toward Jesus the Messiah. Along the way, he distinguishes Torah from later practice, protects health and wise boundaries, and offers a simple way to enter the Day of Atonement as a learner. Then stay for The Jesus We Want Them to Know, an original country-gospel duet from Modern Mind, Ancient Book. Its visual story moves from creation through covenant, Torah and the Prophets, the cross, Jesus walking from the grave, and a family praying together before bedtime. It invites families to open the Book, meet Rabbi Jesus inside Israel's story, practice forgiveness, and walk the Way together. Yom Kippur 5787 begins Sunday, September 20 at sundown and ends Monday, September 21 at nightfall under the commonly used Diaspora calendar. Chapters: 00:00 The Fast Is Not the Point 05:53 The Jesus We Want Them to Know — Original Song Our people celebrate this way. Come join us to remember and receive mercy. Continue exploring the Bible's ancient holidays with Modern Mind, Ancient Book. Join our email newsletter for thoughtful Bible teachings and practical holiday resources when there is something worth sharing: https://modernmindancientbook.org/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=newsletter_always_on&utm_content=T2-BHF-YKP-2026-ANTHOLOGY-01 #YomKippur #DayOfAtonement #BiblicalHolidays