The Torn Curtain

The Torn Curtain

Bible: Hebrews 10:10-23

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We have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new
and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body (VV.19-20).

It was a dark and sad day near Jerusalem. On a hill just outside the city walls, a Man who’d been attracting crowds of followers for the past three years hung in shame and pain on a rough wooden cross. Many people cried in sadness and shock. The light of the sun no longer brightened the afternoon sky. And the terrible suffering of the Man on the cross ended when He cried out in a loud voice, “It is finished!” (MATTHEW 27:50; JOHN 19:30). At that very moment, another sound came from the great temple across town—the sound of ripping fabric. Amazingly, without anyone touching it, the huge, thick veil (curtain) tore in two from top to bottom (MATTHEW 27:51). The veil was there to separate the outer temple (where people were allowed) from the Holy of Holies (where God could be met with). That torn curtain explained what Jesus’ death on the cross had done. A new way was now open to God! Jesus, the Man on the cross, had spilt His blood as our sacrifice—the one true sacrifice that could pay for our sin (HEBREWS 10:10). Now all who believe in Him can enjoy forgiveness and a new relationship with God (ROMANS 6:23). In the darkness of His death we received the best news ever—an open door to be saved from our sins and to know God forever (HEBREWS 10:19-22). Thank God for the message of the torn veil!

AS HIS CHILDREN, WE CAN COME TO GOD

IN CONFIDENCE.

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