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The Holy Spirit and the Anointing

What Does the Torn Temple Veil Mean for Drawing Near to God?

Matthew says the temple veil tore from top to bottom when Jesus died. Hebrews says believers have confidence to enter God’s presence through Jesus’ blood and calls the opened way a new and living way through His flesh.

Light streams through a vertical tear in the richly woven temple veil.

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“By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;”

Hebrews 10:20 · KJV

What had the veil separated?

Exodus places the veil between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place, where the Ark of the Covenant stood. Leviticus restricts the high priest’s entry and describes the Day of Atonement. The barrier expressed something real about human access to a holy God. The priest entered under instructions given by God Himself.

How does Hebrews speak to someone who feels far away?

Hebrews begins with what Jesus has done and then invites believers to draw near with a true heart. It speaks of cleansed consciences, holding fast to hope, and encouraging one another. Access leads to confidence in prayer and renewed responsibility for the people around you. The argument reaches from a sanctuary image all the way to staying in fellowship.

Turn Hebrews 10:19–25 into a prayer

Name a fear that keeps you from approaching God, then read the passage aloud. Pray through each invitation and choose one way to encourage someone who has been struggling to draw near.

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

Do the Gospels tell us who tore the veil?

Matthew reports that it tore from top to bottom at Jesus’ death. The scene presents the torn veil among the signs that accompanied His death.

Does drawing near mean treating holiness casually?

Hebrews ties confidence to Jesus’ sacrifice, a cleansed conscience, sincerity, and continuing faith. The invitation retains its reverence.