Holy Week

Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where Jesus’ body was laid.
The temple was where God chose to make His home with His people. Within the temple, behind a heavy curtain (called a veil) was the Holy of Holies. Only the high priest could enter this sacred space, and only after following elaborate instructions for purification. The ripping of the curtain at Jesus’ death represents something profound. Jesus offered the final sacrifice for purification.

 Before giving up His spirit, Jesus said, “It is finished” (John 19:30, NLT).

The moment that looked like ultimate defeat, Jesus’ death, was actually ultimate victory because of what His death (and resurrection) accomplished. The violent tearing of the curtain represents both Jesus’ gruesome death and sacrifice for our sin, as well as the removal of the barrier between people and God.

Now that the curtain was left ripped and open, people could enter into God’s presence. With sin taken out of the equation through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, all people could finally come freely into fellowship with God
(Hebrews 10:19-22).

The moment you confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you step into an eternal relationship with Him. No longer does the temple hold the presence of God, but His presence lives in you.

Holy Week