The Temple Veil Torn in Two

The Temple Veil Torn in Two

Introduction

The death of the Son of God seems fitly surrounded by miracles (Matthew 27:50-54). There could now be no doubt that the one they hung on that cross was the Son of God, the Promised One, the Messiah. During lifetime of Jesus, temple in Jerusalem was center of Jewish religious life. In the temple was a veil which separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. The Holy of Holies symbolized the way to God’s presence. This veil was the line of separation that kept people out of this most holy place.

I. About the Veil

A. Ex. 26:31-33 – veil was to be made of fine twisted linen

1. Made of _______, _________, and ____________________ material.

B. Num. 4:5 – each time the tabernacle moved – veil used to cover the Ark of the Covenant.

C. By time of Solomon, Israel moved out of tabernacle into temple.

1. Solomon’s temple destroyed in __________________ by Babylon.

2. Beginning in _____________, Herod began to rebuild the temple complex.

D. Its being torn in two is a ___________. It happened at the exact moment of Jesus’ death.

II. Through Jesus, the wall of separation between ____________ and ________ was removed.

A. Under the Old Law – the place of God’s people was one of ____________________. No invitation to come to God.

B. Ex. 19:12 – at very first institution of law – command given not to go near.

1. Ex. 20:28 - the people stood ________________ off.

C. Thru Jesus – all of this ended!

1. Mt. 11:28-30; Heb. 10:22; Js. 4:8; Rev. 3:20 – this is the spirit of the gospel.

III. Removal of the veil signified the removal of _________________________ sin.

A. Sin is the great divider between God and man.

1. A holy God cannot have fellowship with ________________ creatures.

a) Veil signified separation between holy and unholy.

B. But thru Jesus – sin has been put away because of His sacrifice.

1. We can be cleansed by His ________________; Heb. 10:16-22

a) Able to approach in _______________________ and not fear.

C. These blessings are only for ________________________.

1. Those who refuse Jesus refuse the only way of access to God.

2. No other way today to come into fellowship with God – except through the rent veil – even the death of Jesus.

D. Lk. 23:45 – ASV – veil ripped down the _____________. From top to bottom. Complete.

1. There is an entrance made for the greatest of sinners.

IV. We have no fear of _____________________ in the most holy place.

A. But we can not die in the holy place now – because of Jesus – Heb. 10:22.

B. Our boldness arises from the perfection of Jesus’ sacrifice. Heb. 10:14.

1. Heb. 10:15-18 – our sins have been ____________________ forgiven.

C. We have a right to dwell near God, because through Jesus we have been made ___________________ in the service of God. (Rev. 1:6, 5:10)

D. The Christian should never approach God w/dread – but w/exceeding joy!

Conclusion:

A. Thank God for the death of Jesus Christ. Let us praise Him for the full access we now have to approach the father for our most important needs – those which are spiritual. Indeed the death of Jesus Christ was the most significant event that has ever happened. Have you taken advantage of it?



The Temple Veil Torn in Two Introduction The death of the Son of God seems fitly surrounded by miracles (Matthew 27:50-54). There could now be no doubt that the one they hung on that cross was the Son of God, the Promised One, the Messiah. During lifetime of Jesus, temple in Jerusalem was center of Jewish religious life. In the temple was a veil which separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. The Holy of Holies symbolized the way to God’s presence. This veil was the line of separation that kept people out of this most holy place. I. About the Veil A. Ex. 26:31-33 – veil was to be made of fine twisted linen 1. Made of _______, _________, and ____________________ material. B. Num. 4:5 – each time the tabernacle moved – veil used to cover the Ark of the Covenant. C. By time of Solomon, Israel moved out of tabernacle into temple. 1. Solomon’s temple destroyed in __________________ by Babylon. 2. Beginning in _____________, Herod began to rebuild the temple complex. D. Its being torn in two is a ___________. It happened at the exact moment of Jesus’ death. II. Through Jesus, the wall of separation between ____________ and ________ was removed. A. Under the Old Law – the place of God’s people was one of ____________________. No invitation to come to God. B. Ex. 19:12 – at very first institution of law – command given not to go near. 1. Ex. 20:28 - the people stood ________________ off. C. Thru Jesus – all of this ended! 1. Mt. 11:28-30; Heb. 10:22; Js. 4:8; Rev. 3:20 – this is the spirit of the gospel. III. Removal of the veil signified the removal of _________________________ sin. A. Sin is the great divider between God and man. 1. A holy God cannot have fellowship with ________________ creatures. a) Veil signified separation between holy and unholy. B. But thru Jesus – sin has been put away because of His sacrifice. 1. We can be cleansed by His ________________; Heb. 10:16-22 a) Able to approach in _______________________ and not fear. C. These blessings are only for ________________________. 1. Those who refuse Jesus refuse the only way of access to God. 2. No other way today to come into fellowship with God – except through the rent veil – even the death of Jesus. D. Lk. 23:45 – ASV – veil ripped down the _____________. From top to bottom. Complete. 1. There is an entrance made for the greatest of sinners. IV. We have no fear of _____________________ in the most holy place. A. But we can not die in the holy place now – because of Jesus – Heb. 10:22. B. Our boldness arises from the perfection of Jesus’ sacrifice. Heb. 10:14. 1. Heb. 10:15-18 – our sins have been ____________________ forgiven. C. We have a right to dwell near God, because through Jesus we have been made ___________________ in the service of God. (Rev. 1:6, 5:10) D. The Christian should never approach God w/dread – but w/exceeding joy! Conclusion: A. Thank God for the death of Jesus Christ. Let us praise Him for the full access we now have to approach the father for our most important needs – those which are spiritual. Indeed the death of Jesus Christ was the most significant event that has ever happened. Have you taken advantage of it?