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Why did the veil of the temple tear at Jesus' death?

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The tearing of the temple veil signifies the removal of the barrier between God and humanity through Jesus' sacrifice.

Matthew 27 details a momentous event at the moment of Jesus's death: the veil of the temple was torn from top to bottom. This significant occurrence symbolizes the new covenant established through Christ’s sacrificial death, which made a way for all to access God directly. In the Old Testament, the veil separated the Holy of Holies, inhabited by God’s presence, from the rest of the temple, where no one could enter but the High Priest. The tearing of the veil signifies that through Jesus, the barrier of sin was removed. Believers can now draw near to God with confidence, as access to His presence is granted through Christ’s atoning work.
Scripture References: Matthew 27:51, Hebrews 10:19-22, Exodus 26:31-33, Hebrews 9:8-9, Hebrews 10:20

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