The Day the Curtain Tore
The day the curtain tore wasn’t just a dramatic moment during the crucifixion—it was a declaration. A supernatural shift that marked the end of religious distance and the beginning of direct access to God. For generations, the veil in the temple separated people from the presence of God. But in one breathtaking moment, everything changed.
“When Jesus died, the curtain tore. The veil was removed. The way to God is open—once for all.”
Matthew 27:50–51 tells us, “Jesus cried out again in a loud voice, and gave up His spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom…” God Himself tore the barrier that had stood for centuries.
On the Day of Atonement, the high priest entered the Most Holy Place once a year, carrying the blood of animals to temporarily cover sin. It was sacred, serious, and never enough. But when Jesus died, He fulfilled every detail of that ritual. Jesus was the spotless Lamb, and He was the High Priest. He took His own blood behind the curtain—not to cover sin, but to remove it.
Hebrews 9:12 “He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.”
Now we don’t need a high priest—we have Jesus, who tore the veil with His own body (Hebrews 10:19–20). The cross didn’t just forgive us. It welcomed us in.
The day the curtain tore wasn’t the end of the story—it was the beginning of your access to grace.
Read more in The Day of Atonement Fulfilled – Part 2
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