TLDR;
This video discusses the significance of the Tabernacle, particularly the holy of holies, and its connection to Jesus' sacrifice. It explains the Tabernacle's three sections: the outer Court, the holy place, and the holy of holies, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. The tearing of the curtain separating the holy place from the holy of holies at the moment of Jesus' death symbolized direct access to God's presence through Jesus' blood. Now, believers carry the Holy Spirit and can approach God with boldness.
- The Tabernacle had three sections: the outer Court, the holy place, and the holy of holies.
- The holy of holies contained the Ark of the Covenant, where God promised to meet.
- The high priest could only enter the holy of holies once a year after strict protocols.
- The curtain separating the holy place and the holy of holies tore when Jesus died.
- This tearing symbolized access to God's presence through Jesus' blood.
- Believers now carry the Holy Spirit and can approach God with boldness.
The Tabernacle and the Holy of Holies [0:00]
The Tabernacle was structured into three distinct areas: the outer Court, the holy place, and the holy of holies. Within the holy of holies resided the Ark of the Covenant, a place where God promised to meet. This innermost section held immense significance in the religious practices of the time.
Access to God Through Jesus [0:14]
Only the high priest was permitted to enter the holy of holies, and that too only once a year, following a rigorous set of purification rituals. Separating the holy of holies from the holy place was a curtain, a physical barrier that symbolized the separation between God and humanity. This restriction highlighted the exclusivity of access to God's presence under the old covenant.
The Tearing of the Curtain [0:26]
At the moment of Jesus' death, as he cried out, the curtain in the temple tore in two from top to bottom. This event was accompanied by an earthquake and the splitting of rocks, signifying a divine announcement. The tearing of the curtain symbolized that through Jesus' sacrifice, believers now have direct access to God's presence.
The Presence of the Holy Spirit [0:46]
Through the blood of Jesus, believers now have access to God's presence and carry the Holy Spirit with boldness. This signifies a shift from limited access to God's presence to a constant and intimate relationship. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit empowers believers to approach God without fear or hesitation.