It separated the Holy of Holies (also called the Most Holy Place)
from the holy place in the temple, see The Tabernacle
in Moses; Part 11: The Tabernacle and in these videos:
- What was the significance of the temple veil
being torn in two when Jesus died? - Time 2:31–6:15 in WHY, after the Death of Jesus,
were TOMBS Opened and SAINTS Raised?
believe in him, see Salvation), and after that there is no need for animal sacrifices.
This was symbolically shown by the tearing of the temple veil
at the crucifixion of Jesus (Mat 27:50–52, Mark 15:37–38, Luke 23:44–46), see time 23:18–34:50 in Exodus 25 - 28 - I AM Living With You.
Christ's body was sacrificed on the cross once and for all (Heb 10:8–10).
The purpose of the tearing 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 these videos:
- Time 0:55–2:24 in Bible Q&A • Episode 47.
- Time 4:03–21:36 in Jesus´ New and Living Way - Hebrews 10:19-25.
In the Old Covenant, only the high priest was 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!
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.
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. That is 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 Covenant, see Jesus and the Law.
See also Events after the crucifixion in The Crucifixion of Jesus.
For information on parables, see Jesus' Parables.
