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Why did the year of Jubilee begin on the Day of Atonement?

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The year of Jubilee begins on the Day of Atonement to signify the necessity of atonement for God's grace.

The requirement for the year of Jubilee to commence on the Day of Atonement underscores the theological principle that grace and mercy from God are inseparably linked to atonement. Leviticus 25:9 states that the trumpet must sound on this sacred day, emphasizing the essentiality of sacrificial blood in securing forgiveness. This pattern is mirrored in the New Testament, where Christ's sacrificial death fulfills the atoning sacrifice necessary for salvation. Hence, the Day of Atonement evokes the reality that no blessing can be received from God apart from the sacrifice of Jesus, establishing the foundation for the blessings of the Jubilee.
Scripture References: Leviticus 25:9, Hebrews 9:22

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