Mt. 27:51 And behold, the veil of the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split.
Mk. 15:38 Then the veil of the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
Lk. 23:45b And the veil of the Temple was torn in two.
The Rabbis spoke of to veils., and say that the High Priest went in by the southern edge of the first veil, then walked along till he reached the northern corner of the second veil, by which he entered the Holy of Holies. During the lifetime of Yeshua, the holy Temple in Jerusalem was the center of Jewish religious life. The Temple was the place where animal sacrifices were carried out and worship according to the laws of Moses were followed faithfully. Hebrews 9:1-9 tells us that in the Temple a veil separated the Holy of Holies – the earthly dwelling place of God’s presence – from the rest of the Temple where men dwelt.
Source: Hebrews 9:1-9
This signified hat man was separated from God by sin (Isaiah 59:1, 2). Only the High Priest was permitted to pass beyond this veil once a year (Exodus 30:10; Hebrews 9:7) to enter into God’s presence for all of Israel and make atonement for their sins (Lev. 16). Josephus also tells us that the veil was four inches thick and that horses tied to each side could not pull the veils apart (Antiquities 3.7.7). The size and thickness of the veil makes the events occurring at the moment of Yeshua’s death on the cross so much more momentous. What significance does this torn veil have for us today? Above all, the tearing of the veil at the moment of Yeshua’s death dramatically symbolized that His sacrifice, the shedding of His own blood, was a sufficient atonement for sins. It signified that now the way into the Holy of Holies was open for all people, for all time, both Jew and Gentile. When Yeshua died, the veil was torn, and God moved out of that place never again to dwell in a Temple made with hands (Acts 17:24). God was through with that Temple and its religious system, and the Temple and Jerusalem were left “desolate” in 70 C.E. As long as the Temple stood, it signified the continuation of the Old Covenant. Hebrews 9:8, 9 refers to the age that was passing away as the New Covenant was being established (Hebrews (8:13).
Sources: Exodus 30:10; Lev. 16; Isaiah 59:1, 2;Acts 17:24; Hebrews 8:13; 9:7; 8,9; Jos. Ant. 3.7.7
Mt. 27:52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised.
Mt. 27:53 And coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.
In Jewish court of law, a fact is established by two or more witnesses (Deut. 17:6, 7; 19:15). The nation of Israel was given two divine signs to show them exactly who Yeshua was. The first was the tearing of the veil from top to bottom in the Temple. Only God could have done that. The second sign was the resurrection of many of the saints and having them walk into Jerusalem. This was also a sign to the Sadducees who did not believe in the resurrection. Israel could no longer deny that Yeshua was the Son of God.
M. 27:54 Now when the centurion and those with him , who were guarding Yeshua, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, “Truly this is the Son of God.”
Mk. 15:39 Now when the centurion, who stood opposite Him, saw that He cried out like this and breathed His last, he said, “Truly, this Man was the Son of God!”
Lk. 23:47 Now when the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous Man.”
Lk. 23:48 And the whole crowd who came together to that sight, seeing what had been done, beat their breasts and returned.
Mt. 27:55 And many women who followed Yeshua from Galilee, ministering to Him, were looking on from afar.
Mk. 15:41 Who also followed Him and ministered to Him when He was in Galilee; and many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem.
Lk. 23:49 But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
Mt. 27:56 Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees’ sons.
Mk. 15:40 There were also women looking on from afar, among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the Less and of Jose, and Salome.
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