The Six Miracles of Calvary…the Veil
And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom;… (Matthew 27:51)
EVERYONE IN ISRAEL KNEW about the majestic and holy Temple in Jerusalem. (In fact, most of the civilized world knew about the Temple in Jerusalem.) It was one of the wonders of the world. When the sun shined upon the Temple, it was a dazzling sight! They knew that God’s presence was inside the Temple in the room called: “The Most Holy Place,” or “The Holy of Holies.”
THEY ALSO KNEW ABOUT THE GREAT VEIL INSIDE THE TEMPLE, as much as sixty feet high, which, only certain priests had ever seen. It was the invisible treasure of the nation of Israel. Josephus wrote that the veil was: 55 cubits altitude and 16 wide. The curtain was Babylonian, embroidered with blue, and fine linen, and scarlet, and purple. This curtain had also embroidered upon it all that was mystical in the heavens…”
THE VEIL ALLOWED THE HIGH PRIEST to enter the Most Holy Place once a year but prevented all others from entering or seeing the sacred room. Appointed priests could be in the first room, The Holy Place, but were not allowed in the “Most Holy Place/Holy of Holies” beyond the veil.
THE INNER VEIL WAS A TYPE OF CHRIST who was to come and offer Himself to God. On the cross, when He cried out the second time and proclaimed: “It is finished!” the veil in front of the Holy of Holies ripped from top to bottom. It was at the time for the Evening Sacrifice, so several priests were inside the first room and saw the veil rip from top to bottom. No wonder a great many of the priests were “obedient to the faith.” And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. (Acts 6:7)
THE RENTING OF THE VEIL WAS A MIRACLE! Everyone in Israel knew it was a miracle.
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And having an high priest over the house of God; Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:19-22) Ω
Read Through the Bible in a Year
APRIL 11, 2019 – THURSDAY
A.M. 1Samuel 7-9 P.M. Luke: 13:1-21
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Good Verse to Memorize:
Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. (Act 2:36)
Song for Today:
He Said Arise (3:19) – (Calvary Memorial Adult Choir)
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