When Jesus died on the cross, he took away all our sins (for those who believe in him, see Salvation), and after that there is no need for animal sacrifices. This was symbolically signified by the rending of the veil of the temple at the time of the crucifixion (Mat 27:50–52, Mark 15:37–38, Luke 23:44–46), see time
23:14–34:42 in DAVID GUZIK SERMON ON EXODUS 25-28 I AM Living With You.
Christ's body was sacrificed on the cross once for all (Heb 10:8–10).
It was a very thick veil, ten meters high, that separated the Holy of Holies
(also called the Most Holy Place) from the holy place in the temple, see
Moses; Part 11: The Tabernacle. The purpose of the rending of the veil is to show that Jesus on the cross has completed what was necessary for our access, to come and meet God. Every single person on Earth has now direct access to God through Jesus Christ (Heb 10:19–22, Rom 5:2), see time 4:03–21:36 in
DAVID GUZIK SERMON ON Hebrews 10:19-25 – Jesus’ New and Living Way.
It was only the high priest who once a year entered the Holy of Holies, and he was to enter twice, see Moses; Part 15: The Day of Atonement. Before he could go in and sprinkle the blood of the sacrifice for Israel's sins, he had to go in first and sprinkle blood for his own sins, see The Atonement. Because he is also a sinner.
No one but the high priest was ever allowed to enter the Holy of Holies. "By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing." (Heb 9:8). The way to God was closed, see time 10:17–16:31 in Hebrews 9: 1-15 • Judgment is over! When Jesus died on the cross and paid the price for our sins, he gave us direct access to God's Throne in Heaven
by approaching him in prayer (Heb 4:16, 10:19–20, Phil 3:3). It's not based on my goodness, my righteousness, or anything related to me. I come to God solely based on the blood of Jesus Christ who has cleansed me. It's the basis of how I approach God. We can therefore have the confidence, boldness (but not be cocky or arrogant) and assurance to do it that way. In ourselves we are unworthy and don't deserve it, and yet we can come boldly to the throne of grace.
The image of the tabernacle can be seen as a parable even though it's a true story of a greater reality. It's said that the way to God was closed to ordinary people, but was opened at Jesus' death on the cross, as shown by the tearing of the veil.
We live in the New Covenant and not in the old, see Jesus and the Law.
For information on parables, see Jesus' Parables.
See also Events after the crucifixion in The Crucifixion of Jesus.
