Jesus had died 0n the cross but the two robbers on each side of Him had not. This was a problem for the religious Jews. (NASB) John 19:31-33 “Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was […]
(NASB) Matthew 27:54 “Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, became very frightened and said, “˜Truly this was the Son of God!”™” The Roman guards and the centurion felt the earth move under their feet. They had experienced […]
To thoughtfully and prayerfully read the following: (NIV) Romans 11:33-36 “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 34“˜Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?”™ 35“˜Who has ever given to God, that God […]
(NASB) Matthew 27:50-51 “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. 51 And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split.” This week the devotional has considered the curtain in the temple, torn in […]
(NASB) Matthew 27:50-51 “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. 51 And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split.” How does the torn curtain have significance for us? How does God”™s word […]
See Monday and Tuesday”™s devotional for other aspects of the curtain. What was the significance of the curtain being torn in two when Jesus died? (NASB) Matthew 27:50-51 “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. 51 And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from […]
The curtain within the tabernacle or temple separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. Behind this veil or curtain were the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat. This was a most sacred place (representing the presence of God) for the high priest to present an offering of blood once a year […]
Pattern God had given Moses the pattern, the colors, and the materials to be used for the curtain that would divide the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. The curtain was used in the tabernacle in the wilderness and later in the temple in Jerusalem. (NASB) Exodus 26:31, 33b “You shall make a veil […]
(NASB) Psalm 100:1-5 SHOUT JOYFULLY to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness, Come before Him with joyful singing. 3 Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter His […]
What were Jesus”™ last words before He drew His final breath? (NASB) Luke 23:46 “And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, “˜Father, INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT.”™ Having said this, He breathed His last.” Jesus chose the moment to die ““ it was not suicide (for He had not put His […]