How does the torn veil connect to Hebrews 10:19-20 about access to God? The Old Testament Veil: Barrier Established • Exodus 26:33 shows God commanding, “So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.” • The veil stood for: – God’s holiness—only the high priest could pass through, and only once a year (Leviticus 16). – Human separation—sin kept everyone else outside. The Torn Veil at Calvary: Barrier Removed • Matthew 27:51; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45 each record the same miracle: “the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.” • Details that matter: – From top to bottom—God Himself acted. – At the death of Jesus—His sacrifice, not human effort, removed the barrier. Hebrews 10:19-20: The New and Living Way 19 “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,”. • “Confidence to enter”—the privilege once reserved for one man one day a year now belongs to every believer every day. • “By the blood of Jesus”—His atoning death fulfills the sacrifices the veil once guarded. • “Through the curtain of His body”—the physical veil symbolized Christ’s flesh; when His body was torn, the literal curtain tore, declaring open access. Connecting the Events • The temple veil’s tearing is the historical sign; Hebrews 10:19-20 is the doctrinal explanation. • The sign and the doctrine agree: Christ’s death permanently opens direct fellowship with the Father. Supporting Passages • Hebrews 6:19-20—Jesus has entered “behind the curtain” as our forerunner. • Ephesians 2:18—“For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” • John 14:6—Jesus is “the way,” matching Hebrews’ “new and living way.” Practical Implications for Believers Today • Draw near boldly—prayer is offered in the Most Holy Place, not from the outer courts. • Rely on Christ alone—no human priest, ritual, or added sacrifice is needed. • Live in holiness—the same blood that grants access also purifies the conscience (Hebrews 10:22). Summary The torn veil and Hebrews 10:19-20 together proclaim one truth: Jesus’ sacrificial death removed every barrier between God and those who trust Him, granting continual, confident access into His very presence. |
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